First bustle era Bustle Cage on demand

  A bustle cage is an absolute must for the bustle periods era - it  provided skirt support and created that iconic silhouette with a beautifully rounded posterior - ideal to display the fabrics and elaborate drapery of the bustle dresses.

This model has been specially designed for the first bustle era silhouette - suitable for the 1871-78 fashions.  it provides a rounded shape at the upper part (more or less pronbounced, please state your preference in the comment section) and it flares gently out to the back, supporting the volume of the skirt.

 Option -  an added on tarlatan and cotton flounce to support the lower part of the skirt and the train and preventiong the skirt from dirting up too soon. this can be wither sewn in, to be unpicked and sewn in again after wash, or buttoned up - please state your preference

 Features:

 *made in strong white cotton twill (other colour and fabric options available too, please ask!)

*  boned with steel bones  - choose 8 for light to medium suport, 10 for medium and 12 for heavy duty ( heavy, trained gowns in heavy fabrics - wool, velvets etc)

* cotton tape ties allow for regulation - can be tied in front, or, to avoid bulk, at the side or crossed over and tie in the back.  The cage can be also set into a proper waistband, with buttons - your waist size will be needed.

*modern finish

*optional bottom flounce/ ruffle 

Please note that some  decorative details may differ from model to model - a slighty different lace or a tape may be used, but the fabric, size and  everything else is standard as shown

Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.

If  you would like a different colour, drop us a line and we will see what we can do, this may however result in a slight delay if we need to purchase the fabric!

 Overseas buyers, pleae note that you are responsible for any customs duties/vat/ taxes/tariffs your country levvies on imported items - payable at the border