650.00 GBP
Blue Lady Couture are now pleased to offer this stunning Victorian mourning gown available to be made to your specifications. Perfect for Halloween, Goth events, theatre, film and re-enactment. This outfit epitomises the demure and elegant Victorian widow dressed in black from head to toe.
The outfit consists of a high necked, fitted jacket in the cuirass style with panel lines which flatter your waist and at the back an elegant peplum flares out over the bustle in a very fashionable 1880s style. The jacket fastens with black glass buttons and features beautiful trim and lace detail. The fitted sleeve can be 3/4 or wrist length. The floor length underskirt is flat at the front while pleating and gathering at the side and back allow for the voluminous bustle shape. The hem is trimmed with a beautiful pleated organza and heavy venice lace. Over this is worn the elegantly draped bustle which features pleated side swags and lace edging. This ties in front with the ends tucked in to the waistband. The apron front buttons onto the underskirt waistband and can be flipped from the black 'full mourning' side to the purple 'half mourning'.
The pictures show the dress in our standard polyester taffeta, but passes well for an authentic period silk. The pictures also show the dress worn over chemise, corset, petticoat and bustle pad (all not included) which gives the period silhouette. Please contact us about the correct underwear as we can make this also. At the very least a petticoat and bustle pad are needed.
Once you have ordered a comprehensive measurement chart will be forwarded to you complete with instructions. The ensemble is completely made by hand and as such takes a minimum of 8 weeks from receiving your measurement chart.
Please ask if you have any questions or if you are interested in ordering an even more bespoke piece incorporating different colours. I love to take on these kind of requests!
Please see some of our other Victorian listings:
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/173253635/customisable-three-piece-bustle-skirt?
We offer a range of historical costume pieces such as the Edwardian Walking Suit:
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/163805189/edwardian-downton-walking-suit?ref=shop_home_active_5
and the Regency Spencer:
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/90851247/catherine-regency-spencer-fitted-bolero?ref=shop_home_active_1
