Victorian evening gown

 An elegant Second Bustle style evening dress/ball gown- perfect for a ball, dinner or a soiree!

 Suitable for 1886-89s styles, inspired by a period fashion plate, this set was made for the Victorian Dressmaker book 3

 Details:

* made in light, excellent quality silk satin in eggplant purple, 

 * A fitted bodice in silk- draped style, a new and popilar fashion for the late 80s!, stotched to a fitted foundation, closing at the back with hooks and bars

 * decorated with fabric flowers

* lightly boned with vintage stays

* The skirt has several layers mounted on a foundation of sturdy cotton twill - the back and front tabliers are lined with white silk and decorated with double  rows of Cluny lace - held together with gathered bands of the same silk, over a panels of pleated white silk with 3 rows of velvet ribbon decoration.

* the back also sports two double looped streamers

 *bustle improver built into the skirt

Undergarments and accessories are not inlculded.

To achieve the typical silhouette, a flounced petticoat  as well as a corset  and a bustle cage  ( the bigger, second style one! )need to be worn. (all items can be purchased separately in the shop, subject to stock availibility.)

 Modern finish inside.

 Sizing

 bodice closes at :

 *chest:37.5" (97cm)

 *waist: 28"  (72cm).

* back width, across the shoulder blades 12.5"(31cm)

 *side length of the bodice,  armpit to waist 8" (20cm) - bars can be moved in a bit for a smaller fit if necessary

Skirts: skirts' waistbands close with hooks and bars, space to move them around,

waist 28" (72cm).

Front length (waistband to hem) 42" (105cm).  

Bespoke gowns like this one start from £1550 labour plus fabric.

Modelled on size 10

- PLEASE MEASURE YOURSELF CAREFULLY OVER YOUR CORSET!

UK shipping - please choose Special Delivery

Shipping overseas:

Please choose the large/heavy parcel option - the dress is over 2 kg, and will be sent via a courier (UPS) - please provide your telephone number)

Please remember that you are responisble what whatever customs charges/tariffs and VAT your country levvies on the incoming goods.