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Ladies Day Dress

~Please read Terms & Conditions prior to placing an order~

All items take 2-4 weeks to produce & are finished by hand.

Measurements are in inches (") & are actual body measurements - not standard sizes.

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  • Elizabeth Dress

The Elizabeth day dress has a pleated fan front bodice.  The sleeves are worn long, fanning out slightly over the hand. 
The back of the gown has full pleated skirt section & f
astens at back with pearlised buttons.
Lined.
Drawstring fastening underbust for a perfect fit.
**Optional cream floral lace trim around neckline - please state in the extra measurements box provided when ordering if you would prefer to add the lace trim otherwise the dress shall be left plain. 
Standard length of skirt section is 42" from directly underbust to hem, lengthening to 45" at back.
 
If you require a different length, please advise this measurement in the box provided.
Available sizes 32-46" Bust.  See size chart for details.
Comes in choice of fabrics
- pictured is * Pink sprigs on wine.
£95

PRICE INCLUDING POSTAGE & INSURANCE
BUST MEASUREMENT IN INCHES
EMPIRE WAIST MEASUREMENT IN INCHES
COLOUR CHOICE
LENGTH FROM UNDERBUST TO FLOOR
EXTRA MEASUREMENTS IF REQUIRED

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Inspired by Elizabeth Bennet's gown worn in the BBC's 1995 adaptation of Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice.

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Drawstring fastening underbust
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  • Jane Dress

The Jane day dress is a simple, elegant gown with cross over bodice & short, gathered puf sleeves.  The back of the gown is highly gathered & fastens with 5 pearlised buttons.  Drawstring fastening underbust for a perfect fit.  Fully lined in cotton or cotton mix fabric.  
Standard length of skirt section is 42" from directly underbust to hem, lengthening to 45" at back.   If you require a different length, please advise this measurement in the box provided below when ordering.
Available sizes 32-46" bust.  See size chart for details.
Comes in choice fabrics
- pictured is *White embroidered stripe.
£98

Available with any of the following options:

  • Short puff sleeves
  • Short straight sleeves
  • Elbow length sleeves

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PRICE INCLUDING POSTAGE & INSURANCE
BUST
EMPIRE WAIST
COLOUR CHOICE
SLEEVE LENGTH OPTION
LENGTH FROM UNDERBUST TO FLOOR
EXTRA MEASUREMENTS IF REQUIRED

Inspired by Jane Bennet's gown worn in the BBC's 1995 adaptation of Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice.

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Inspired by Maryanne Dashwood's gown worn in the film adaptation of Jane Austen's Sense & Sensiblity.

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  • Over dress

The overdress is a full length house coat with elbow length sleeves.  It gatheres at the back & fastens at the front underbust with hook & eyes.
 
Standard length of skirt section is 42" from directly underbust to hem, lengthening to 45" at back.  
If you require a different length, please advise this measurement in the box provided below when ordering.
Available sizes 32-46 bust.  See size chart for details.
Comes in choice fabrics - stripe linens or plain cottons.
- pictured is Beige & gold stripe linen.
*White muslin gown sold seperately.
£69

PRICE INCLUDING POSTAGE & INSURANCE
BUST
EMPIRE WAIST
COLOUR CHOICE
LENGTH FROM UNDERBUST TO FLOOR
EXTRA MEASUREMENTS IF REQUIRED

 

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  • Maryanne dress

The Maryanne gown is an elegant day dress made from light weight cotton muslin & is adorned with ruffles of white rose lace around neckline. 
It has elbow length sleeves & gatheres at the back in pleats & fastens with 5 pearlised buttons.
Drawstring fastening underbust for a perfect fit.
Standard length of skirt section is 42" from directly underbust to hem, lengthening to 45" at back.  
If you require a different length, please advise this measurement in the box provided below when ordering.
Available sizes 32-46 bust.  See size chart for details.
£112

PRICE INCLUDING POSTAGE & INSURANCE
BUST
EMPIRE WAIST
SLEEVE LENGHT OPTION
LENGTH FROM UNDERBUST TO FLOOR
EXTRA MEASUREMENTS IF REQUIRED

 

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Inspired by Maryanne Dashwood's gown worn in the film adaptation of Jane Austen's Sense & Sensiblity.

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Drawstring fastening underbust
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  • Jane Austen dress

The Jane Austen dress is a close fitting gown in pale blue fabric. 
It features short puff sleeves over fixed long ones - if you would prefer detachable long sleeves please stated this in the extra measurements box below when ordering. 
A plain bodice with gathered pleats at back of gown with draw string fastening for extra close fit.  Back button fastening with pearlised buttons.

Fully lined in cotton or cotton mix fabric.
  
Standard length of skirt section is 42" from directly underbust to hem, lengthening to 45" at back.  
If you require a different length, please advise this measurement in the box provided below when ordering.
Available sizes 32-46 bust.  See size chart for details.
Comes in choice fabrics
- pictured is pale blue embroidery anglais.

£98

PRICE INCLUDING POSTAGE & INSURANCE
BUST
EMPIRE WAIST
FABRIC CHOICE
LENGTH FROM UNDERBUST TO FLOOR
EXTRA MEASUREMENTS IF REQUIRED

 

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Insired by the painting below  of Jane Austen by her sister Cassandra.

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  • Emma Dress

The Emma day dress is a simple design with plain, perfectly fitted bodice,  gatheres at back of gown with pearlised button fastening & features pretty rouched short sleeves.
Drawstring fastening underbust for a perfect fit. 
Fully lined. 
Standard length of skirt section is 42" from directly underbust to hem, lengthening to 45" at back. 
If you require a different length, please advise this measurement below in the box provided.
Available sizes 32-46 bust.  See size chart for details.
Comes in choice of fabrics
- pictured is * Green & ivory stripe cotton linen.
£92

PRICE INCLUDING POSTAGE & INSURANCE
BUST
EMPIRE WAIST
FABRIC CHOICE
LENGTH FROM UNDERBUST TO FLOOR
EXTRA MEASUREMENTS IF REQUIRED

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Inspired by Emma Woodhouse's gown worn in the film adaptation of Jane Austen's Emma.

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Drawstring fastening underbust
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  • Lydia Dress

 

The Lydia day dress has gathers at front of bodice, pleated back skirt & 3/4 length or short puff sleeve option. 
Fastens at back with pearlised buttons.
Drawstring fastening underbust for a perfect fit. 
Standard length of skirt section is 42" from directly underbust to hem, lengthening to 45" at back. 

If you require a different length, please advise this measurement in the box provided below when ordering.

Available sizes 32-46 bust. 
See size chart for details.  Comes in a choice of fabrics
- pictured is *Embroidered cotton lawn - Now sold out. 
Also pictured pink sprigs on cream - top picture.

£98

  • Short puff sleeves
  • elbow length sleeves
  • Short straight sleeves

PRICE INCLUDING POSTAGE & INSURANCE
BUST
EMPIRE WAIST
FABRIC CHOICE
SLEEVE LENGTH OPTION
LENGTH FROM UNDERBUST TO FLOOR
EXTRA MEASUREMENTS IF REQUIRED

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Inspired by Lydia Bennet's gown worn in the BBC's 1995 adaptation of Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice.

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  • Georgiana Dress

The Georgiana day dress has a pretty open white collar trimmed with lace & matching satin ribbon, rouched puff sleeves & pleated back skirt. 
Fastens at back with pearlised buttons.  Lined. 
Drawstring fastening underbust for a perfect fit.
Standard length of skirt section is 42" from directly underbust to hem, lengthening to 45" at back.  
If you require a different length, please advise this measurement int the box provided below.

Available sizes 32-42.  See size chart for details.
Comes in choice of fabrics
- pictured is *Peach & white spot cotton.
£97

Drawstring fastening underbust
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PRICE INCLUDING POSTAGE & INSURANCE
BUST
EMPIRE WAIST
FABRIC CHOICE
SLEEVE LENGTH OPTION
LENGTH FROM UNDERBUST TO FLOOR
EXTRA MEASUREMENTS IF REQUIRED

Available with any of the following options:

  • Short puff sleeves
  • Short straight sleeves
  • Elbow length sleeves

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  • Detachable sleeves

Why not add long sleeves to your gown?

- Available when you purchase a day dress with the short puff sleeves option.  Small buttons will be sewn into the inside of the sleeves allowing the application of detachable long sleeves for a fresh new look to your day dress.

£16 

SIZE
FABRIC CHOICE - TO MATCH GOWN

Shown here in the BBC's 1995 adaptation of Jane Asuten's  Pride & Prejudice

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