Romantic era evening dress size 14

Romantic era evening gown,  1828-39

 An opportunity to snatch the gown made for the latest book!

 The dress was uised once for a couple of hours, the price is reduced

 Features:

*made in stunning mid/heavy weight silk velvet (silk nap, cotton backing - not the flimsy modern velvets!), very rare  and expensive.

*bodice is lined with cotton thoughout, and sports an eyecatching decoration on the front.

* bodice closing at the back with a hook and eyelet combination - can be adapted to size, there is space for either taking it in or out.

* skirt, unlined  is  cartridge pleated to the waistband and mounted onto the bodice. hem is protected by a wide velvet tibbon in the inside.

 *the skirt features a secret panel os sturdy silk satin at the back, for sitting onb it and not on the velvet, protecting the expensive velvet from neing creased and crushed - a feature from the era! you can see how it works here 

 The reinfoirced ribbon serving as a belt is included

 Bodice, edge to edge: chest closes at 42" (106cm), waist at 34" (86cm), armpit to waist 8" (21cm).

Currently the closure is set at  chest 40.5" (102cm) and waist at 32" (81.5cm)

 Sleeve at the biceps cuff - 13" (33cm)

 Will look best on  corseted size 14 -16, 

 It needs to be worn over a period correct corset (a corded one would be best, but a standard, generic victorian one will work as well!) and a combination of a corded and standard petticoats - either can be ordered separately on the site. 

For economy the dress sports modern inside finish, if you desire a gown  handstitched or with a handstitched inside finish, please email us - the prices of the bespoke items can be found in the Bespoke Clothing section on this website.

 bespoke gowns like this one start from £950 plus fabric