1870's -1880's Overskirts



1870 -1880's Bustled Overskirts.....A few different styles for the Victorian ladies...Add accent and an extra layer to your dress for a variation to your wardrobe.....Made to be worn with an underskirt, and or a bustled petticoat...displayed with a skirt, corset or petticoats for contrast (not included). 

  • Take accurate waist and hip measurements with all undergarments you will be wearing with the skirt.
  • Size is based on actual waist and hip measurements.
  • Skirt fits at natural waistline...(Smallest part of the waistline).
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1870-1880's Bustled Apron Overskirt....It can be worn for both the early 1870's and the 1880's bustle style dresses. 
The front is swaged with large pleats at the side seams. The back has large poufs, bustled with tapes.. 
Closure and placket is on the left hand side.... Fits over a bustle
: Size......34" W    44" Hips 
: Front apron length 27"
: Back length 39"
: Black Satin 
: Commercial or home dry clean...
: Hook and eye closure at waist and one small hook and eye to help close placket
: Black lace trims the hemline

1886  Autumn Overskirt........Popular from the 1880's to 1887...Very popular during the transitional period from 1884-1886, when the bustle was reintroduced again.....Long gored front apron is heavily swaged with pleats high at the side back, which disappear under the back drapery. The back has drooping poufs framed at the sides by a ripple fall. Front has ties inside to pull back for the desired look.
: Size....32"     42" Waist ..... 
: Lightweight Satin
: Front length 36"
: Back length 40"
: Hand wash, line dry....Commercial or home dry cleaner...Dry clean preferred
: Back placket closure with hook and eye
: Black lace trim at the front apron hemline..

1872 Side Drape Overskirt....A lovely addition to the Victorian ladies' wardrobe...Perfect for a Steampunk impression or a traditional victorian ladies over-skirt...Constructed out of high quality black velveteen or red stretch jacquard, see details below....
 Based on an actual garment shown in a pattern catalog. Apron front is lightly swaged with pleats at the side seam. The side back has pleated drapes hanging loosely down the side, these gradually shorten to the center back. This allows visibility of the underskirt as shown in the photos.... Closure is at the center back with one hook and bar. 
Must be worn with an underskirt ( not included )
Two sizes and colors available:

1872 side drape....Black Velveteen:
: Size XXlrg....43" waist   53" hips
: Front length 21"
: 1 1/4" waistband...Hand sewn
: No lace trim...Skirt is hemmed
: 100% black cotton velveteen.. dry clean only
: Front apron is unlined, side drapes are lined with black cotton

1872 side drape....Red Jacquard 
: Size: 26" Waist...... 36" Hips
: Front apron length: 20"
: Side drape length; 26"
: Back length: 7"
: 1 1/4" black lace trims the bottom of the skirt
: 1 1/4" waistband width..Hand sewn
: Red Stretch Jacquard.. Machine wash gentle cold , line dry, warm iron...Or dry clean.
: Front apron is unlined, side drapes are lined with black cotton



1878 Long Draped Overskirt.....Newly sewn long draped overskirt for the Victorian/Steampunk ladies.....Based on a skirt seen in the Harper's Bazaar magazine. Front swags in low swags and is held in tie- back position with tapes.
Back hangs in low swags and the closure is one hook and eye at the back.
Darted front and sides

Popular during the natural form era, 1878-1883....Usually not worn with a bustle...Use for the Victoria Era or Steampunk events....
Add a fresh and new look to your victorian wardrobe...Add an extra decorative layer to your Victorian outfit.
Made  to be worn with an underskirt ( Displayed over a white petticoat, not included).

: Purple taffeta...Handwash/ line dry...Commercial or home dry clean methods
: Size: 30" Waist    40" Hips
: Front length and back length are both Aprox. 38"
: 1 12" black lace trim
: Unlined
 


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