Late Victorian dress

 This mid 1890s dress set are a perfect combination for a walk or promenade. Made for the next Victorian book, and showcasing  lovely fabrics, this set  is both simple and elegant

 Has been worn briefly for a shoot -  the price is discounted to reflect that.

 Features

 * A very rare  two layer woven silk  damask -  very expensive nowadays, I got it chepaer at the sale!

* the bodice is   lined throughout in cotton,  and sports  cotton lace body with black lace decoration of the 'fake bolero'. The upper part of the gigot sleeves are interlined with stiff organdy to keep the shape.

*  the  bodice closes in front with an overlap - with hooks and bars - these can be easily moved in or out  to accommodate both smaller and bigger size.

 The hem of the bodice is overlocled and not set into the waistband, but let into the skirt. this allows for a lot of leeway as far as the sizibng is involved. the model has a long torso, so the bodiwill easily be tucxked into the skirt.

the collar is ion black silk.

 it closes with several hooks and bars ( can be moved in or out to adjust the size.

* the skirt is cut to a mid 1890s umbrella skirt  pattern, fully lined wiht cotton, with  a grosgrain facing at the hem, anbd with an antique  brush braid applied to protect the hem.

*  the waistband is reinforced, closing with hooks and bars.

 a Aseparate stiff belt in silk is included - leaway to change the size.

 the skirt here is worn on a cotton petticoat and the tarlatan skirt extender, with boning - both available in the shop separately.

 The hat by Farthingale Hats  is included -  be advised however that the  antique bird win decoration is starting to shed and might need to be exchanged soon.

*  machine finish inside.

 Measurements:

 The bodice is  currently closes at chest 44" (112cm) - this can be chabged, waist loose.

Back width 16" (40cm), back length 17" (22cm)

elbow circumference 12.5" (32cm), wrist 7.5" (19cm)

skirt : waist currently set at: 28" (71cm); length, from waistband down) -  44"(112cm).  

Sets like the is one, made bespoke, start from £850 plus fabrics

 Overseas customers - please choose the heavy option parcel with suitable insurance, the set is over 2kg.

Please rememner that you are resposible for whatever custom charges/vat/tariffs your country levvies on imported goods.