Regency riding habit 12-14

An elegant Regency habit  with military braiding - can also be worn as a wallking outfiot and the jacket can be worn with any plain dress for everyday use

 It needs to be worn over period appropriate stays and petticoat.

 Features:

 * stunning light wool, draped very well, easy to care

 *  bodice decorated lavishly in wool soutache braiding, with decorative and functional buttons, all hand applied.

 * lined in silk

*    the skirt opens on the side, closing with a hook and bar. It is suspended on two shoulder straps - these could be amended as required. 

* the skirt is long, designed to drape long in the saddle, with hem strengthened with a cotton tape facing. It can be easily shortened to a lenght suitable for  a shorter person - or cut short all the way around for a walking habit.

 * accessories not included

Measurements:

* fully closed bodice -bust  41" (105cm),  underbust waist 37" (96cm)

 *back width ( between the shoulder blades) 16" (41cm), 

 * sleeves 24" (61cm) long, biceps 14" (36cm), fashionably tight cuffs - 7.5" (18cm) - can be opened and a hook and bar fastenoing installed if needs be

 * Skirt l underbust 36" (92cm)

 It will work best for a corseted person size 12-14 ( with adaptations, easier to make smaller!)  please check the measurements carefully

Here shown on a model size 12/14 ( UK),  

  Shipping - please choose heavy parcell option

 Overseas customers, please note that you are responsible for any custom duties, vat, tarrifs, your country imposes on imported goods.