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Turquoise Gown Renaissance DressTo see more photographs of the Renaissance Gown Please click on the photos or gown description of your choice. |
Renaissance Dress DetailsThe outside of the bodice is made of a turquoise dupioni silk that has a cross thread of a deep reddish purple giving a two woned look. Lined in black cotton there are ten bones in the front and four in the back, eliminating the need for a separate corset in order to achieve the correct look for the time period. The bodice is trimmed with silver tinsel trim that has fresh water pearls sewn on top, with the neck line and lower edges piped in turquoise. The back closure laces up the back with silver grommets. There is a 6" modesty panel to accommodate changing sizes. SLEEVES The sleeves are made of silk. The outer layer is a deep green and pink coloured organza that has velvet bees worked into the fabric. The second layer is a deep green linen. Tthe fabric looks somewhat iridescent and blens well with the outer gown fabric The sleeves are further lined in black linen and attach to the bodice using small hidden loops and are laced black grosgrain ribbon, giving the wearer of this gown the option of only wearing the great sleeves on hot days. OVERSKIRT The overskirt is hand cartridge pleated into the waist band, with a circumference of about 160". This will not look skimpy around your hoop. It is trimmed in the same trim as the bodice. The size is adjustable in the front with hook and eyes. UNDERSKIRT The underskirt is made of black lining fabric, that is slippery so that it slides easily over your hoop. The fore-panel is made from the same two layers of silk as the sleeves are. This was done to give further substance to the fore-panel so that the boning in the hoops does not show through. (A proper lady does not show her bones) SIZING Waist is fully closed at 28" with a chest measurement of aprox. 34"(You would want to be a couple of inches larger for the full "fluff" effect). The 6 " modesty panel allows for additional room. Waist on the overskirt and underskirt are adjustable in proportion to the bodice size. Please remember to add room for any underpinnings such as a chemise or corset to the measurements. Gown will be shipped unhemmed so that you can have it fit correctly over your own farthingale and bumroll should you be wearing them. Depending on your height you may have enough fabric for a small train in the back. CARE Gown must be dry cleaned and I like to scotch guard mine. (Makes Faire dust easier to shake out) Please feel free to email with any questions you may have. stimpzilla@stimpzillasumptuarylaw.com |
