Robe a la anglaise size 12-14

 An elegant set of an anglaise and a petticoat in high quality silk taffeta suitable to late 1760-1780s portrayals.

 Features:

* stunning striped silk, very light and crispy. High quality, easy to  iron - 6m of taffeta has gone into the gown!  There is slight marking on petticoat, please see the photos - the price has been discounted

*  bodice is lined with linen 

* decorated with pinked and pleated silk chiffon trim with a cotton braid

* the skirt can be polonaised with ties and buttons ( covered with the same silk) - or left flowing

*bodice closes in front - for historical accuracy, with pins (not included). The front  can overlap, or meet, depending on size, hooks and eyes were also used in the period, but will require an ideal fit - the new owner can add them later on (or have them added), if required.

* skirt closes with tapes at each side,  to be worn over a rump or a bumroll = or a small set of panniers

*  skirt supports, hats, fichu etc not included. 

 * for economy's sake, the inside fiish is modern - it is also easier to take the bodice in if needed.  

Bespoke set like these start from £890 plus fabric.

 Measurements:

  Bodice -  corseted size 12-14. As mentioned before, easy to adapt for a smaller fit by simply pinning tigheter, overlaping the front . Please measure yourself on the stays, not without!

 the bodice closes, front to front without overlap at: 

chest :40" ( 101CM),

waist 34" (86.5CM)

back width- between shoulderblades 15" (38CM),

side length, armpit to waist- 8"(20cm)

 sleeve at the biceps 14" ( 36cm)

 Skirt can be adapted easily to size  with the tapes

the front length  with the ruffle 41" ( 103cm) 

Postage

 Uk - please choose Special delivery for full insurance

 Overseas - please choose small parcel with suitable insurance

 Please remember you are responsible for any customs duties, VAT, tariffs, your country levvies on imported items.