Cavalier Lady Chemise Sold Separately

Let's face it girls...who among us doesn't appreciate the optical effects of some nice vertical lines... I know I do!

This FABULOUS ensemble is suitable for Merchant Class or Saucy Wench! And because the bodice is reversible, it's like getting two for the price of one!

The Bodice
The first side is made with a lovely, high-quality tapestry fabric with a woven design in navy, gold and wine.
It reverses to an elegant gold suede fabric. This bodice will go with many different colors of skirts and chemises.
Natural cording laces up the front through 14 silver 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. It has heavy interfacing sandwiched between the two other sturdy fabrics, 1/4" spring steel boning (plastic coated with rounded ends) in the front sections and poly boning in the side seams for structure, support and superb durability.
This 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.

The Skirt
is made with four full yards of navy 100% cotton fabric in a cool, comfortable weight (not cheap broadcloth nor a poly cotton blend 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.)
Circumference is a full 144 inches. Hemmed to desired length up to 43".
Cavalier Lady Chemise, belt, mug, mug strap and poison/perfume necklace 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 if you're an "A" cup girlie.
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.

$145 plus Shipping