Romantic era riding habit size 12

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Romantic era riding habit size 12
  • Romantic era riding habit size 12
  • Romantic era riding habit size 12
  • Romantic era riding habit size 12
  • Romantic era riding habit size 12
  • Romantic era riding habit size 12
  • Romantic era riding habit size 12
  • Romantic era riding habit size 12
  • Romantic era riding habit size 12
  • Romantic era riding habit size 12
  • Romantic era riding habit size 12

  • Romantic era riding habit size 12

  • 1830s riding habit,
  • £470.00
Out of stock.

 A striking 1830s riding habit, in wool, suitable for 1828-40s era, and created for the Equestrian Dressmaker book.

 The habit has been used for a photoshoot with horses and has slight marks on the skirt - it is therefore offered at a reduced price.

 Note:The skirt can be easily shortened for a walking/travelling dress!

 Features:

* made in high quality  soft wool 

* bodice flatlined in  glazed cotton,

* The bodice closes with hooks and bars, 

* decorative velvet covered buttons

 

 

 

 *long voluminous skirt,  cartridge pleated to the waistband.  hemmed, side seams not  couched down - the wool wasnt fraying much.

 * Historical, handstitched finish inside the bodice, including  additional padding in the upper chest/ shoulder hollow.

 

 The  accessories, blouse, hat etc. are not included.

* measurements

Jacket closes at:

waist 30" ( 76cm),

bust 41" (104cm),

back width 16.5" ( 42cm) - 

 armpit to waist - 8.5" (21 cm),

cuff circumference 8.5" (21 cm),

 

 The skirt waist closes at 30" (76cm) with hooks and bars - can be moved a bit either way. It isvery long all the way around, as expected of the habit at that time.

 

 *This style is worn over a Victorian riding corset -   wearing it with modern undergarments will  be detrimental to the fit ( the bust position). Riding corsets can be purchased  from the shop as stock items.

 When measuring, please measure on a corset! 

  

 

We are not responsible for the custom fees, please check with your  postal services if applicable.

  POSTAGE: the habit is over 2 kg, so please select a heavy parcel option at the checkout!

 

 Please note that riding in full skirt can be hazardous - Prior Attire will not be responsible for any accidents, please ride responsibly and safely!