If you don't like being the center of attention, DO NOT BUY THIS ENSEMBLE.

You've been warned.

Elegant ensemble perfect for Renaissance and Medieval festivals and weddings, Masquerade Balls or any time you just want to feel pretty!
Because the bodice is reversible, it's like getting two completely different looks for the price of one!

Even though this is listed as a "costume", it is far superior to "costume-quality" garments...believe me, there is a difference. The extremely high quality of my fabrics and workmanship sets my clothing apart from many other historical garment makers and costume sellers you'll find.)

The Bodice
The first side is made with a breathtaking chenille brocade fabric in antique gold and palest aquamarine. It reverses to a lovely jacquard fabric in light blue and gold. This bodice will go with many different colors of skirts and chemises. Natural cording laces up the front through 14 gold 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 and 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 wider straps with additional grommets.)

The Skirt
is made with four full yards of caramel colored100% cotton fabric in a cool, comfortable weight (not cheap broadcloth). 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.)
Circumference is a full 144 inches.
Hemmed to desired length up to 43".

The Cavalier Lady Chemise, belt, mug strap and pewter tankard 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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