UPDATE 7-11-21: The trim shown in the bodice photos is no longer available. Please choose one of the trims in the above photo. Also, the red and white stripe fabric is being replaced with the cotton “Black Pearl” stripe as shown in the final photo. (The red/white stripe is a real pain to work with and the black pearl stripe will offer more structure and support for the bodice.)

The Bodice
The first is a brick red basket-weave fabric  which I have embellished with a gorgeous jacquard trim in the front and back. It reverses to a pirate-y woven stripe fabric in white and red.  Black cording laces up the front through 14 grommets and at the shoulders through 8 more grommets.  The cording ends are crimped with aiglets for ease of threading and a nice, finished look.

This very sturdy bodice is designed to achieve the period-correct conical figure (no darts or princess seams) 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!). It has 8 pieces of supportive boning (a combination of coated spring steel and heavy poly…not that bridal stuff) and is interlined with heavy weight interfacing.  What does all this mean to you?   Superb support, comfort and excellent durability for many years of wear.  The tighter the fit, the more “push up” and “cinching” effect achieved.

As with all my bodices, sewn shoulder seams are available upon request, but the bodice will no longer be reversible.

The Cotton Skirt
Is made with four full yards of black 100% ‘Dream’ Cotton fabric in a light-medium weight. 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″.  Serge hemmed to desired length up to 44 inches.

Chemise blouse sold separately.

Click here for measurement and fit information.

$160.00