Victorian 1850s dress

 A rare occasion to acquire the dress from the Victorian Dressmaker volume 2 book, based on a fashion print.

 This is an great example of a summer wear dress, suitable for an outing in the seaside, gardens or the country.

 Worn three times

 Details:

 *  skirts and  untitted jacket in excellent quality striped cotton, semi transparent

 * The waistcoat in light silk, is lined in cotton sateen, boned, closing with buttons

* the jacket and skirt deocrated with lace, ribbons and bows, all handapplied.

* the skirt is cut to fit a medium size elliptuical cronoloine cage ( on a round one it will drag on at the back a bit?

 * inside finish by machine (overlocked)

 The accessores, the blouse etc are not included!

To achieve the typical silhouette a victorian corset and a n eliptical crinoline cage need to be worn, with a petticoat or two, need to be worn. (most items can be purchased separately in the shop) 

 Sizing

 waistcoat closes at :

chest:38" (97cm)

 waist: 29"  (74cm).

 armpit to waist - 8" (20cm)

  back length, 14" (35cm)

 back between the shoulder blades: 17"(43cm)

 You can split the back of the waistcoat and make eyelets for lacing if a more relaxed fit is needed

 Jacket is unfitted, designed to be worn loosely with no closure

Skirts:   waist  hooks close at 29" ( 81cm)

Front length ( bottom waistband to hem) 43" (110cm) 

hem circumference = 3.5m

Bespoke gowns like this one start from £900 labour plus fabric.

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