1840’s gown
This gown started off as a pre-covid idea to attend a Christmas Carol-themed party, that ended up being canceled. I researched some of the styles of the 1840’s to get the shape and colors typically worn and found this lovely green-red color-shifting fabric, and trimmed it with an antique gold. (It was also my excuse to buy my first petticoat). With this process I learned a bit more about corset-making, particularly that next time I work with boning, I need to iron it.
Size: 37” bust, 33” waist
Construction: will likely require some ironing as it is likely to wrinkle in transit. Works best with a petticoat. Multiple clasps in the back (hook and eye style at top and snaps on skirt).
Care: Machine wash, gentle cycle, tumble dry low
Rental Price: $118 per week
Security Deposit Price: $470
Dress without wrinkles, being worn with styled hair and necklace
Dress with the petticoat (needs to be ironed or steamed in this picture)
The back of the dress uses hook and eyes and then some snaps on the skirt part (skirt and bodice are attached)
dress (still wrinkled) without a petticoat