Layered Train Antebellum/Victorian Gown
This is a gorgeous Victorian/Civil War inspired ball gown. I borrowed fashion elements spanning 200 years of history, and created a few of my own, so this gown is not authentic to any particular time period. I just let my muse lead on this one:)
Crafted in high quality black moiré taffeta, luxurious bridal quality taffeta, and yards upon yards of black lace. It consists of four pieces:
The bodice is fully lined and laces closed through heavy two piece grommets in the back, with boning along the laces. There is also boning in the front panel for support. There is a sewn-in modesty panel under the lacing which prevents skin from peaking out when laced, and further allows the bodice
to fit up an additional two sizes.
The bodice is trimmed with lovely black lace and has a beautiful beaded black appliqués on the front panel. As was the fashion of the Victorian era, the bodice is meant to be worn snug to the body. The elbow length sleeves are semi-fitted and finished with two layers of taffeta to create a bell shape extending to wrist.
The overskirt has black moiré taffeta sides, while the back is 4 layers of ruffled taffeta with a train. It has a set waistband that ties in the front for greater adjustability and comfort.
The full underskirt is taffeta and features an elastic waist.
Also included is a simple unfitted shawl in matching taffeta.
This gown is shown over a hoopskirt which is not included.
Crafted in high quality black moiré taffeta, luxurious bridal quality taffeta, and yards upon yards of black lace. It consists of four pieces:
The bodice is fully lined and laces closed through heavy two piece grommets in the back, with boning along the laces. There is also boning in the front panel for support. There is a sewn-in modesty panel under the lacing which prevents skin from peaking out when laced, and further allows the bodice
to fit up an additional two sizes.
The bodice is trimmed with lovely black lace and has a beautiful beaded black appliqués on the front panel. As was the fashion of the Victorian era, the bodice is meant to be worn snug to the body. The elbow length sleeves are semi-fitted and finished with two layers of taffeta to create a bell shape extending to wrist.
The overskirt has black moiré taffeta sides, while the back is 4 layers of ruffled taffeta with a train. It has a set waistband that ties in the front for greater adjustability and comfort.
The full underskirt is taffeta and features an elastic waist.
Also included is a simple unfitted shawl in matching taffeta.
This gown is shown over a hoopskirt which is not included.