1877 Evening Gown

This is my most recent historical work. I may post some older images at some other point.

It took two weeks for me to make this dress. I deeply despise ALL commercial patterns, therefore this dress was completely hand drafted and draped (also by me).

I designed this dress to look sort of like a female-victorian-tuxedo because I was going to the prom with my friend, and her dress was the colorful one.

The dress is made out of black jaquard with a rose design and white bridal satin. It consists of 7 pieces: chemise, drawers, corset, underskirt, draped skirt, "bustle", and bodice. I'm not too keen on the chemise and drawers; they're not very decorative. I will, however, post pictures of the corset later (gold dupioni silk with black accents).

While I do wish the corset would cinch more (as it only cinches about 10 inches in the waist). I am happy with the overall product of my first Victorian gown.

Edit: The top hat, earrings, brooch, and fan are vintage.

By the way... my camera sucks (i.e. this picture looks like crap^2 in full view) ^_~