Regency silk dress size 12-14

Late Regency  gown  based on an extant gown fro, the National Trust  collection ( Killerton House, Devon), made for the Regency and Romantic Dressmaker book.

 It needs to be worn over preiod appropriate corset and petticoat

 This dress has been worn twice, the price is discounted!.

 Features:

 * light and breathable silk in lavender.

 *  bodice decorated lavishly in dozen of metres of silk rouleaux decoration, all hand applied.

 *silk piping  on decorative elements and belt

*   the neckline decorated with piped silk decoration, 

 *elaborate paned sleeves with pull puts, trianfular cuff and antique lace,

 * bodice lined with cotton twill,  closing with drawstring neck tie  at the top - as the original did.  Hook and bat on the belt, easy to regulate. It is possoble to make  bubtton closurte or hook and bars/ eyelets closure if new new owner wants it more  secure.

 * the hem of the skirt is padded and quilted, all by hand, and decorated with two rows of  piped triangles, with self covered buttons deocration, 2 buttons are missing and  

*  finish inside -overlocker

* there isd a small smudge of dirt in the front -  please see pictures. will most likely be washed away/ drycleaned

*Hat by Farthingale Hats included, other accessories ar enot.

 I did plan to make a matching spencer in lavender silk velvet, wuth the rouleaux deocration - happy to make that to measure  if required, at discounted price  ( £390, fabric  and included, can be made in the new year)

Measurements:

* fully closed bodice -bust  42" (107cm),  underbust waist 35" (89cm)

 *back width ( between the shoulder blades) 15" (38cm), 

 *underarm to waist; 8.5" (21cm)

 *Skirt length: 41" (104cm)  to the hem 

 It will work best for a corseted person size 10-14 ( with adaptations, easier to make smaller!)  please check the measurements carefully

Here shown on a model size 12/14 ( UK),  

 Bespoke gowns like this one start from £590 plus fabric, not including the decoration