Dicken's dress. Blue purple cotton plaid with black satin trim.
Items constructed for this costume:
Bodice
Blue purple plaid bodice with black satin and purple ribbon trim on lower edge
and sleeve edge. Black satin lined peplum and sleeves. Round purple buttons
up front.
Pattern: Based on Janet Arnold, "Patterns of Fashion 1", 1964,
page 67, c.1856-60 The Vicoria and Albert Museum wedding dress
Flounced Skirt
Blue purple plaid cotton
drawstring skirt has
two gathered flounces with black satin and purple ribbon trim and
hidden side pockets.
Previous Bunny Incarnation
Previously the skirt was worn as a costume with bunny ears, tails and furry corset.
Notice the fullness more petticoats or a hoop gives when worn under the skirt.