You ask, "Can I be a pirate wench but still be classy and elegant?" And I answer, "Now, you can." Behold, ladies... The latest in Pirate Chic!

Because the bodice is reversible, it's like getting two for the price of one! And two skirts give you so many different styling options...just a few are shown here.

(Even though this is listed as a "costume", the fabrics and workmanship are far superior to "costume-quality" garments...believe me, there is a difference. My high-quality historical clothing will last for many years of enjoyment.)

The Bodice
The first side is made with a lovely crimson damask with an elegant woven design. It reverses to a striking black faux grained leather fabric that has been embellished with luxurious jacquard trim in the front AND back at figure-flattering angles. This bodice will go with many different colors of skirts and chemises. Black cording laces up the front through 14 black grommets and at the shoulders through 8 grommets for easy torso adjustment. The cording ends are crimped with aiglets for ease of threading and a nice, finished look. The interior is lined with heavy decor weight interfacing. It has 1/4" spring steel boning (plastic coated with rounded ends) in the front sections along the grommets, 1/2" spring steel boning inconspicuously placed under the front jacquard trim sections (no tell-tale boning stitching is visible on either side) and flexible poly boning in the side seams. What does all this mean to you? Superb support and excellent durability while still being reasonably comfortable.

This very sturdy bodice is designed to achieve the period-correct conical figure by pressing the chest and stomach flat and squeezing the bosom up above the neckline. (Unfortunately, my dress form can't "squish", but hopefully you get the idea!).
YOUR chest and waist measurements should be at least the same as the Bodice and can be up to 3 inches LARGER. The tighter the bodice, the more "push up" and "cinching" effect. (Larger sizes will have slightly wider straps.)

The Cotton Skirt
Is made with four full yards of black 100% cotton fabric in a cool, comfortable weight (not a poly cotton blend which has a distinct synthetic sheen in the sunlight) and will be a great addition to your garb collection. It has a drawstring waist for the perfect fit. (I prefer drawstring to elastic in the skirts of my own costumes since they can be worn very tightly under a gown or bodice without riding down.)
Circumference is a full 144 inches. Hemmed to desired length up to 43 inches.

The Crinkle Gauze Skirt
Is made from soft, breezy white cotton crinkle gauze. Also made with a drawstring waist. (When I wear two skirts, I prefer one of them be lightweight gauze so there is less bulk at my waist.) Circumference is a 150 inches. Hemmed to desired length up to 43 inches.
This skirt will go with so many other pieces in your garb wardrobe!

The Earrings
are delicate pewter jolly roger charms approximately 1/2" tall and 1/2" wide linked to french hooks.

Chemise, belt, pewter tankard, and mug strap are NOT included but are available for purchase

Measurement Information I'll need:
1. Measure bust at fullest (do not go by bra size)
. 2. Measure waist at smallest
3. For torso length measure at the very top of your shoulder where the front and back straps will meet, then go directly down your back to your waist without angling over to your center waist. If you need a diagram, I can email you one.
4. For skirt length, measure from waist to wherever you'd like the hem to hit keeping in mind the shoes you'll be wearing and added fullness from a hoop slip or crinoline.

Snugness Preference:
SP #1: For maximum push-up and cinching, the bodice should be about 2-3 inches smaller in the bust and an inch or so smaller in the waist than your actual measurements. This is a VERY snug fit and not recommended if you're really into comfort or for "A" cup girlies.
SP #2: For a reasonably comfortable fit but still a bit of enhancement, the bodice should be about an inch smaller in the bust and the waist about the same as your actual measurement.
SP #3: For total comfort, the bodice bust should be about the same as your bust measurement and the bodice waist should be about an inch large to allow for bulkiness from the skirt.

For more information on how to properly measure for this bodice ensmble you can go here.

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