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Regency 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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  • 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 MEASUREMENT IN INCHES
UNDERBUST MEASUREMENT IN "
SLEEVE OPTION
LENGTH FROM UNDERBUST TO FLOOR
FABRIC CHOICE

 

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

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Maryanne dress Available fabrics:

1) white cotton muslin (all dresses are fully lined)
2) white pin dot on white
3) white sprigs on white
4) pale blue rose on white
Drawstring fastening underbust
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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 & fastens at back with pearlised buttons.
Fully 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.
£105

Available with any of the following options:

  • Short puff sleeves
  • Short rouched sleeves
  • Short straight sleeves
  • Elbow length sleeves
  • Long sleeves

PRICE INCLUDING POSTAGE & INSURANCE
BUST MEASUREMENT IN INCHES
UNDERBUST MEASUREMENT IN "
SLEEVE OPTION
LENGTH FROM UNDERBUST TO FLOOR
FABRIC CHOICE

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

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Elizabeth dress: Printed fabrics from top left to bottom right:

Row A 1)Blue sprigs on white, 2)wine sprigs on beige, 3)pink sprigs on white, 4)blue sprigs on cream, 5)purple/lilac sprigs on cream, 6)cream sprigs on brown, 7)pale blue rose on white

Row B 1)Pink sprigs on wine, 2)pink sprigs on navy blue, 3)pink sprigs on royal blue, 4)pink rose stripe, 5)blue rose stripe, 6)green rose stripe, 7)embroidered pale blue

Row C 1)Red & white stripe, 2)black & white stripe, 3)mid blue & white stripe, 4)white sprigs on pale pink, 5)white sprigs on white, 6)white pin dot on white 7)white embroidery anglais - Also available white cotton muslin (fully lined in white cotton).

Most colours of plain cotton are available ~ please inquire via email ~ Sales@MarionMay.co.uk

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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 *Embroidered white stripe - now sold out.
 
£105

Available with any of the following options:

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

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

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PRICE INCLUDING POSTAGE & INSURANCE
BUST MEASUREMENT IN INCHES
UNDERBUST MEASUREMENT IN "
SLEEVE OPTION
LENGTH FROM UNDERBUST TO FLOOR
FABRIC CHOICE

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Jane dress: Printed fabrics from top left to bottom right:

Row A 1)Blue sprigs on white, 2)wine sprigs on beige, 3)pink sprigs on white, 4)blue sprigs on cream, 5)purple/lilac sprigs on cream, 6)cream sprigs on brown, 7)pale blue rose on white

Row B 1)Pink sprigs on wine, 2)pink sprigs on navy blue, 3)pink sprigs on royal blue, 4)pink rose stripe, 5)blue rose stripe, 6)green rose stripe, 7)embroidered pale blue

Row C 1)Red & white stripe, 2)black & white stripe, 3)mid blue & white stripe, 4)white sprigs on pale pink, 5)white sprigs on white, 6)white pin dot on white 7)white embroidery anglais - Also available white cotton muslin (fully lined in white cotton).

Most colours of plain cotton are available ~ please inquire via email ~ Sales@MarionMay.co.uk

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  • Sophia dress

 The Sophia day dress is made from a plain cream quality cotton fabric, featuring ornate knot detailing at sleeves in a contrasting fabric. 

 The over-dress is sleeveless & is worn over the dress, fastening at the front with ribbon ties.

Standard length of skirt section is 42" from directly under-bust 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 blue rose stripe.
 
£139
 

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PRICE INCLUDING POSTAGE & INSURANCE
BUST MEASUREMENT
UNDER-BUST MEASUREMENT
LENGTH FROM UNDERBUST TO FLOOR
FABRIC CHOICE

 

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Sophia day dress : Printed fabrics from top left to bottom right:

Row A 1)Pale blue & white stripe 2)Peach & white stripe, 3)Beige & gold stripe, 4)blue rose stripe,

Row B 1)Rainbow stripe, 2)black & white stripe, 3)pink rose stripe,

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

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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 long detachable ones - if you would prefer fixed 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.

£108

PRICE INCLUDING POSTAGE & INSURANCE
BUST MEASUREMENT IN INCHES
UNDERBUST MEASUREMENT IN "
SLEEVE OPTION
LENGTH FROM UNDERBUST TO FLOOR
FABRIC CHOICE

 

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Jane Austen dress: Printed fabrics from top left to bottom right:

Row A 1)Blue sprigs on white, 2)wine sprigs on beige, 3)pink sprigs on white, 4)blue sprigs on cream, 5)purple/lilac sprigs on cream, 6)cream sprigs on brown, 7)pale blue rose on white

Row B 1)Pink sprigs on wine, 2)pink sprigs on navy blue, 3)pink sprigs on royal blue, 4)pink rose stripe, 5)blue rose stripe, 6)green rose stripe, 7)embroidered pale blue

Row C 1)Red & white stripe, 2)black & white stripe, 3)mid blue & white stripe, 4)white sprigs on pale pink, 5)white sprigs on white, 6)white pin dot on white 7)white embroidery anglais - Also available white cotton muslin (fully lined in white cotton).

Most colours of plain cotton are available ~ please inquire via email ~ Sales@MarionMay.co.uk

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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.
£98

Available with any of the following options:

  • Short puff sleeves
  • Short rouched sleeves
  • Short straight sleeves
  • Elbow length sleeves
  • Long sleeves

PRICE INCLUDING POSTAGE & INSURANCE
BUST MEASUREMENT IN INCHES
UNDERBUST MEASUREMENT IN "
SLEEVE OPTION
LENGTH FROM UNDERBUST TO FLOOR
FABRIC CHOICE

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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Emma dress: Printed fabrics from top left to bottom right:

Row A 1)Blue sprigs on white, 2)wine sprigs on beige, 3)pink sprigs on white, 4)blue sprigs on cream, 5)purple/lilac sprigs on cream, 6)cream sprigs on brown, 7)pale blue rose on white

Row B 1)Pink sprigs on wine, 2)pink sprigs on navy blue, 3)pink sprigs on royal blue, 4)pink rose stripe, 5)blue rose stripe, 6)green rose stripe, 7)embroidered pale blue

Row C 1)Red & white stripe, 2)black & white stripe, 3)mid blue & white stripe, 4)white sprigs on pale pink, 5)white sprigs on white, 6)white pin dot on white 7)white embroidery anglais - Also available white cotton muslin (fully lined in white cotton).

Most colours of plain cotton are available ~ please inquire via email ~ Sales@MarionMay.co.uk

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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 - wine sprigs on beige - front view picture.

£105

  • Short puff sleeves
  • Short rouched sleeves
  • Short straight sleeves
  • Elbow length sleeve
  • Long sleeves

Drawstring fastening underbust
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Front with short straight sleeves
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PRICE INCLUDING POSTAGE & INSURANCE
BUST MEASUREMENT IN INCHES
UNDERBUST MEASUREMENT IN "
SLEEVE OPTION
LENGTH FROM UNDERBUST TO FLOOR
FABRIC CHOICE

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Lydia dress: Printed fabrics from top left to bottom right:

Row A 1)Blue sprigs on white, 2)wine sprigs on beige, 3)pink sprigs on white, 4)blue sprigs on cream, 5)purple/lilac sprigs on cream, 6)cream sprigs on brown, 7)pale blue rose on white

Row B 1)Pink sprigs on wine, 2)pink sprigs on navy blue, 3)pink sprigs on royal blue, 4)pink rose stripe, 5)blue rose stripe, 6)green rose stripe, 7)embroidered pale blue

Row C 1)Red & white stripe, 2)black & white stripe, 3)mid blue & white stripe, 4)white sprigs on pale pink, 5)white sprigs on white, 6)white pin dot on white 7)white embroidery anglais - Also available white cotton muslin (fully lined in white cotton).

Most colours of plain cotton are available ~ please inquire via email ~ Sales@MarionMay.co.uk

SLEEVE OPTIONS

short rouched sleeve
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long sleeve
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elbow length sleeve
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short straight sleeve
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short puff sleeve
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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 

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SIZE
FABRIC CHOICE - TO MATCH GOWN

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Cotton sash

Long cotton sash simply tied underbust. 
Perfect to finish off your gown.
Most colours available.
£5

PRICE INCLUDING POSTAGE
COLOUR
EMPIRE WAIST MEASUREMENT

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