Renaissance Ensemble includes
Stunning Embellished Reversible Bodice and Matching Skirt
CUSTOM SIZED for YOU!
Cavalier Lady Chemise Sold Separately
know, I know. It's really not fair is it?
You'll be the center of attention and all those jealous females are quite likely to hate your pretty little guts.
(*Sigh*)
I never said being gorgeous didn't have a downside...
So, just put on your big girl panties and deal with it.
Wear this elegant ensemble and be on the cutting edge of swashbuckling style.
Perfect for Halloween Parties, Historical Re-enactments or just pirating it up at the faire.
(Even though this is listed as a "costume", it is 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 an exquisitely detailed brocade in shades of black, red, sage and gold...simply stunning fabric. It reverses to an elegant black faux suede which has been embellished (front and back) with lovely jacquard trim at a figure-flattering angle. Black cording laces up the front through 14 black grommets and at the shoulders through 4 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 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 with additional grommets.)
The Skirt
is made with four full yards of black 100% cotton fabric in a cool, comfortable weight (not poly/cotton broadcloth which has a distinct synthetic sheen in the sunlight). The skirt 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.) The drawstring openings are reinforced with grommets for durability.
Circumference is a full 144 inches. Hemmed to desired length up to 43".
Cavalier Lady Chemise, belt, pewter tankard and mug strap are NOT included but all 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.
$175 plus
Shipping
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