THIS TRULY AMAZING LATE 18TH CENTURY**ENGLISH EVENING COURT GOWN** HAS BEEN CONSTRUCTED TO GIVE THE AUTHENTIC ROCOCO LOOK WHILE REMAINING EASY TO WEAR Black taped taffeta gothic style gown. Fully Corseted for an amazing 'pushed up' effect THE FABRICS A beautiful delicate taped taffeta that rustles as you sweep into the ballroom. The fine taffeta ribbon that swirls over the fabric forming ruffled flowers combined with the 'two tone' effect of the shot taffeta gives a magnificently rich depth to the whole gown. THE BODICE Is heavily boned and lined while the feature back strapping pulls the gown in for a fully 'corseted' look and perfect fit. The front 'v' panel has 7 pieces of boning encased within a triple layer of heavy calico that gives a fully pushed up bust. A ruffle runs around and down the the neck and down the front, so typical and 'a la mode' during the 1790's. A beautiful wide silver and black lace finishes the gown beautifully . THE SLEEVES The fully lined elbow shaped three quarter sleeves have a deep flamboyant flounce running around the elbow. It is edged with a top layer of silver and black lace with a row of wide delicate black lace underneath SKIRT The 180 inch main skirt has been shaped to trail away at the back and train as you walk.. The plain taffeta inset apron ties separately around the waist allowing for adjustment of length THE NECK RUFFLE, NECKLACE, FAN OR DRAWSTRING BAG ARE AVAILABLE AT AN EXTRA CHARGE OR THEY ARE GIVEN AS A GIFT WHEN THE GOWNS ARE PURCHASED DIRECTLY FROM THE ENGLISH COSTUME COMPANY FACEBOOK SITE. THE GOWN IS DISPLAYED OVER A 6 HOOP PANNIER FRAME NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE BUT AVAILABLE IN MY 'SELLERS OTHER ITEMS' SIZE The construction of the gown coupled with the back ribbon strapping makes for a perfect fit on a range of approx 2 or more sizes. I.e. the gown will fit several bust sizes perfectly. You are bidding on an exact copy of this gown 'made to measure' MEASUREMENTS REQUIRED BUSTFULLEST WAIST...NARROWEST PART WAIST TO FLOOR WEARING SHOES AROUND THE UPPER ARM YOUR ACTUAL HEIGHT IMPORTANT..PLEASE USE A TAPE MEASURE TO CHECK YOUR MEASUREMENTS. A 36C BRA SIZE CAN OFTEN MEASURE 38 INCHES OR MORE The gowns are subject to a 10% surcharge for extra size. Over 44 inch bust and 38inch waist or 47 inch length. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT ALL ITEMS BOUGHT FROM OVERSEAS ARE SUBJECT TO IMPORT DUTY. IT IS A TAX LEVIED BY MOST GOVERMENTS. MANY ITEMS WILL REACH YOU UNCHARGED HOWEVER, AS THE BUYER, YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CHARGE, SO PLEASE FATOR THIS INTO YOUR PURCHASE PRICE Please contact me at englishcostume@hotmail.co.uk should you have any questions You will love our facebook page.at .The english costume company
