A rare occasion to aquire the sumptous gown from the Victorian Dressmaker volume 3 book!

  A real stunner, this gown is based on  an original drawing and is sutaibe for  a ball/ evening sortie

 This gown has been worn a couple of times, the price is reduced to reflect that.

  The condition is very good, with only some wear showing around the hem

 Details:

 * A fitted princess line cut ( no waist seam) in  rare, high quality silk damask from Sudbury Silk Mills,  and silk velvet, lined throughout with silk with  a decoration with antique lace on the top and cluny lace around the front.

*The bodice is boned with original Victorian antique bodice stays ( 2 - if you wish for more please add the option!), and the inside finish is by hand

* The bodice closes with hooks and bars at the back - easy to move for a tigher fit

*hem protected by a  silk dust ruffle

 *The sleeves are lightly puffed, interling with organdy.

* a grosgrain loop for train holding is stitched onto the drress for convenience

* there is a small modesty panel in the centre front - the decoletage is quite low  and lace was quote transparent! it can be either removed or moved up/ down as needed

 To achieve the typical silhouette,  a  proper victorian corset  and  probably a hip pad/ bum improver  need to be worn, combined with a suitable petticoat.  my bum was ample enough without

 A new bespoke  gown in this style would start from £2200 plus fabircs.

 Sizing

 bodice closes at :

chest:42 (106cm)

 waist: 31"  ( 79cm).

 gown length in front  - 60" (152cm)

Here worn over a 5'7" ( 170cm) tall,  size 12, a bit too big

Would best suit a curvy,  corseted UK size 14. please measure yourself carefully over your corset!

Shipping in the UK - free

Shipping overseas: Free! ( usually fully insured courier would be about £80)

Please note you are responsible for any customs charges! Check with your country's regulation how much handling fees/vat and duty charges are levvied on incoming items - this differrs from country to country.

  In case of return buyer will be responsible for the postage - it will need to go with full insurance