18th century dress in steel blue & night blue linen | poldark cosplay | custom colonial dress | 1700s

Description

This 18th Century Dress is the one you need for your upcoming events! Historically inspired by the models of the 18th century, this custom colonial dress will immerse you in the past. Perfect for festivals, reenactments, colonial events, Outlander and Poldark cosplay, this historical costume features a lace-up corset overdress and a skirt, both in linen. The whole ensemble has a generous volume of fabric.

The fitted linen bodice is fully lined with cotton poplin. Its square neckline closes at the front with a band of eyelets on either side of the opening. A delicate lace ribbon trims the end of the preformed elbow sleeves.

|| SIZES ||

This item is available in 11 sizes: XS-X3.
Please refer to the size charts in centimeters and inches (last photos in the gallery).
If you're between 2 sizes, I can make the dress to your own measurements without extra cost. Please add your measurements to the customization field.

|| OPTIONS ||

You can purchase the following:
* the linen overdress alone
* the linen overdress with 1 linen skirt of your choice (steel blue or night blue)
* the linen overdress with 2 linen skirts (steel blue and night blue)


|| COLORS AND MATERIALS ||

- overdress: steel blue prewashed linen, medium weight (205gr/m)
- skirt: medium weight (205gr/m) prewashed linen, steel blue and/or night blue
- elbow lace: beige
- bust and sleeve lining: raw cotton
- skirt ties: cotton


|| DESIGN FEATURES ||

- square neckline
- metal eyelets on both sides of the front opening for a perfect fit
- pre-shaped elbow sleeves trimmed with a delicate pleated lace ribbon
- synthetic whalebones on the back and both sides of the front opening
- a wide pleated train, 37.5 inches (95 cm) long
- 18th-century pleated petticoat, made of two linen panels sewn on the sides, 37.5 inches (95 cm) long


|| HOW TO DRESS ||

Put on your dress by the head. First, place the front panel and wrap the ties around your waist. Then slip your arms into the sleeves and arrange the train pleats around your legs. Finally, pass the drawstring through the eyelets to close the bodice.
The skirt:
Your Historical Skirt is to be put in the following way.
- Put on the garment by the head
- Place the back panel by adjusting the middle of the skirt on your spine. Then wrap the ties around your waist (they are long enough to make a double turn). Tie a knot.
- Then place the front panel, like an apron, and wrap the ties around your waist again. Tie a knot.
- Conceal the knots inside the belt.
- A bustle pad will give your peasant skirt a wonderful volume! Don't forget to add one to your cart: .


|| FABRICS & CARE ||

- Fabrics: 100% organic laundered Linen & Cotton
- Mid-wight linen (170 gr/m2)
- Certificate Oeko-Tex Standard 100
- Care: Turn inside out before washing. Use cold hand wash or cold machine wash. Do not bleach, soak, rub, or tumble dry.

|| COMPLETE YOUR WARDROBE ||

Bustle pads and shifts are must-have accessories for your whole historical wardrobe! You'll find them here: §ion_id=35894645
A second skirt will give variety to your outfit! Visit our linen petticoats and plaid tartan skirts here: §ion_id=29313227

|| IMPORTANT NOTICE ||

Please kindly note that all garments are handmade to order, with love and care, in our workshop. We use only the best materials, both in fabrics and haberdashery, to obtain excellent results and garments that you will keep and cherish for many years.

Please also note that personalized or custom-made garments cannot be returned or refunded.

If you have a very urgent need, we can rush the garment production and accommodate your needs. Do not hesitate to contact us!