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

A sumptous gown wiht a long train, in moire and lace - suitable for a ball , opera or a formal dinner.

 Used once for a ball photoshoot and once for a short video,  there is slight dusting on the ruffles at the hem and on the ttrain priotective inside - so price is now discounted!

 Details:

* bodice andskirt  are made in yellow silk moire ( watered silk) (8m went into it... very rare fabric!)  

 * A fitted bodice in  lined throughout with cotton, decorated with cotton  Cluny lace

*The bodice is boned with original Victorian antique bodice stays, and the inside finish is by machine

* The bodice closes with lacing, the eyelets are made by hand. 

The skirt  is flatlined with cotton,  trained, designed to be worn over a specific bustle cage ( the one used here is also available as a made to order item) and 1- 2 petticoats

* the skirt sports a deep flounce with additional decoration  and applied cluny lace

*  the hem is protected by an additional deep facing in cotton

* faux fabric roses decoration on both bodice and skirt ( can be removed easily)

 * The overskirt is made in lace

* a decorative silk bow in contrtasting colour is attatched to the skirt too.

 the skirt has a train loop and the train buttons up for dancing

 A new bespoke  gown in this style would start from £2000 plus fabircs.

 Sizing

 bodice closes at :

chest: 40"(102cm)

 waist: 30"  (77cm).

 side length, armpit to waist. 7.5" (19cm)

  Lacing at the back means it can be worn laced loosely  over a modesty panel ( not included)

 skirt length in front - 40" ( 100cm), waistband close at 30" (77cm)  with hooks and bars, these can be moved in or out by aanother 2 inches.

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

Shipping in the UK - free

Shipping overseas: please choose the big parcel option, the parcel will be sent with a courier, with a suitable insurance

Please note you are responsible for any customs charges! Check with your country's regulation how much handling fees/vat/tariffs 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.