Colonial costume in night & steel blue linen | 18th century dress | revolutionary war | caraco jacket

Description

This Colonial Costume is made out of beautiful prewashed linen. The skirted jacket reproduces one of the most popular costume designs in Western Europe and America at the end of the 18th century. Perfect for all your Outlander Costume or Colonial Costume, your reenactments, Revolutionary War, and historical festivals, this Caraco jacket is the one you need for your upcoming events!

Our jacket flatters the female figure with its beautiful long basques and tight waist. Fully lined with poplin cotton, it is perfect to complete your historical costume! But you can also wear it, without the stomacher, every day with a simple pair of jeans. A great option to bring history to life every day!

Excellent for all your historical reenactments and any Renaissance Fair, our Historical Skirt will combine perfectly with your long-skirted jacket. The linen petticoat is a must-have piece in your 18th-century wardrobe! This peasant skirt is ideal for dressing up as a medieval peasant or a renaissance fair maiden.
Like the jacket, you can also wear your historical skirt every day with a modern jacket or sweater, in a very history bounding spirit.


|| SIZES ||
This item is available in 8 sizes: XXS-XL
Please refer to the size charts in centimeters and inches (the 2 last photos in the gallery).
The Jacket can be made to your own measurements at no extra cost; just add them to the customization field! Kindly note, though, that customized item are not refundable.


|| DESIGN FEATURES||

*** JACKET ***
- the outer fabric is a medium-weight NIGHT BLUE prewashed linen (205gr/m)
- You get 2 stomachers: NIGHT BLUE and STEEL BLUE, both in prewashed linen, stiffed inside with wool and boning
- the jacket is fully lined with dark cotton (black or brown)
- the metal eyelets are hidden on both sides of the front opening for a perfect fit
- the sleeves are mid-long
- long and wide basques

*** SKIRT ***
- color: STEEL BLUE
- 2 panels of linen, patiently pleated according to the 18th-century fashion
- 3 m span
- long ties on the back and front to attach each panel around your waist
- Ankle length: 37,5 inches (95 cm) long


|| OUTFIT OPTIONS - COMPLETE YOUR OUTFIT AND GET 10% OFF ||

1) Outfit Only
2) Outfit + Chemise (please find the complete description here: )
3) Outfit + Bustle (please find the complete description here: )
4) Outfit + Underwear Ensemble: Chemise + Bustle Pad + White Linen Skirt ( please find the complete description here: )


|| HOW TO DRESS ||

*** 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: .

*** THE BODICE ***
- Slip your arms into the sleeves and adjust the waist
- Lace the ribbon through the eyelets without pulling. There are several ways to tie a corset, so choose the one that suits you best!
- Slide the stomacher against your bust and pull the cord until it is tight (no more!)


|| 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.


|| 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 hard deadline, we can rush the garment production and accommodate your needs. Do not hesitate to contact us.