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NOTE: This is a basic list that will fit most time lines, Small changes in style can be expected depending on your historic era. #1. Chemise, Camisole's and Corset Covers: Used through most time lines and the four runner of the slip. Chemises were worn under the corset to keep the corset clean. Chemises were used for bed clothing, blouses and basic underwear. Corset covers are usually short sleeveless ones were used to cover over the corset to hide boning and are referred to as camisoles today. #2. Corset / Stays: A necessity for making the historic costume dress look accurate. Corset can be very comfortable and a great help for the back if fitted correctly. #3. Modesty Petticoat / Hoop skirt / Over Hoop Petticoat or Corded Petticoat: All were used to hold the dress out and depending on your costume you may want to use 2-3 different types. Hoopskirts were made of bands inserted in to fabric or wire hoops held together by cording or twill tape, Hoops average 90 inches around for day wear, hoops can be much bigger for balls and special occasions. Corded petticoats are made by sewing cording in to fabric and average 65-75 inches around. Because they a comfortable and still hold your historic costume dress out more then just a petticoat they are used for working / house / camp dresses. The ladies modesty under slip / petticoat is warn under the hoop, not always needed if your chemise is long enough. The over hoop petticoat is used to hide the hoop especially with light fabric costumes and ball gowns, the over hoop is made very full, usually inches shorter then the dress, white or colored cotton or taffeta. #4. Drawers / Pantelettes / Pantaloons: Most were made of 100% cotton or linen, with trimmed edges. Pantaloons are closed where Drawers were made with an open crotch. White, but for cold weather striped or checked made of wool and flannel. Pantaloons as we tend to call them today are one of the most important parts of a costume when using a hoop skirt. #5. Stockings: Most 100% knitted cotton, were long and held up with garters. The colors most used were; white, black and tan, also wool and printed silk. #6. Collar and under sleeves: A ladies and girls accessory that is most always used, made detachable for easy cleaning for most Historic reenactment costumes. Detachable under sleeves and / or cuffs help keep your costume clean and fresh and are always used with pagoda or an open type of sleeves. Both collar and sleeves are usually white. #7. Gloves: Short for day, long or short for balls and entertaining, usually white or yellow depending on the time line of your costume. Example: short white cotton gloves for balls during the Civil War. #8. Fans: Depending on your time line they were made of paper, lace, cloth. There is a whole language of the fan and a fun thing to do at your next tea. #9. Reticules: A small bag or purse that attached to the wrist with ribbon or cording or to your belt. #10. Chatelaine: An Ornamental clasp or pin worn at the waist with chains or ribbons that was attached to the waist to transport needles, small scissors, keys, thread, pins, keys, etc. Chatelaines were used while working at home. #11. Shoes: Black or brown with small heels that curve in on both sides were used through many Historic time lines. Also, Mary Jane’s and ankle boots that lace up the front with a leather sole and short heel were worn. #12. Bonnets and Hats: Many changes through out the years. Most were re-worked by their owners many times, changing style and colors. #13. Jewelry: French wires were used for mounting earrings not of posts. Broaches, cameos and wide cuff bracelets were very popular. #14. Parasol: Small umbrellas that were used to keep the sun off of ones face, many collapsed to fit nicely in a reticule. |
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We want you to be happy with your purchase. To be sure the fit is correct, MEASUREMENTS MUST ACCOMPANY ORDER.(You can do this at the time of order in the paypal comment box). Because of the difference in manufactures sizing today, just small medium or large will not be excepted. Send inch only measurements, for bust, waist, length from waist to floor . Then we will adjust according.
NOTE: All international orders will be subject to an additional shipping charge.
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