Bridgerton Pelisse for a Lady (1800-1817)

Be your own Lady Danbury, Lady Bridgerton, or Lady Sharma in this perfectly tailored, high-quality, historically accurate Regency era pelisse. Whether you are an attendee at an event, an actress in theatre, or an avid admirer of the Netflix show Bridgerton, this dress will make you feel like a matchmaker who lends a guiding hand to the couples of the ton.

This pelisse is based on originals from mid-Regency fashions, as well as the ones seen on the show.  Layer this pelisse over any Regency dress for a new look!

When you purchase a made-to-order item, you get the pelisse of your dreams by choosing the fabric from the options, providing measurements for a custom fit, and even purchasing extra available add-ons! (Search the website for “add-ons” to see what’s available.)  Contact us through the “Custom Orders” page if you would like to discuss additional fabric and customization options that are not available on this listing.

As a custom piece, this item is professionally handmade at my Texas (USA) studio and order fulfillment takes 12-14 weeks. Please see the website header for a current estimate on the month your order will be shipped to you. Shipping within the U.S. is FREE for all orders over $50.

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ALL THE DETAILS

This pelisse is made-to-order: choose the size that you currently wear in contemporary sizing. Within 3-5 business days of receiving your order, I will send you a measurement worksheet listing the measurements required for a perfect fit. 

The pelisse includes:

• fully lined bodice in a neutral color
• a stand up collar
• a v-neck trimmed with a sheer ruffle
• a front center, button and loop closure
• trim around the underbust or down the front opening (your choice)
• 3/4 sleeves that end in ruffle or trim (your choice)
• "diamond" shape cut back bodice, true to historical patterning
• a fitted front skirt with center opening
• a fully pleated back skirt
  

To achieve the correct historical silhouette, this ensemble is pictured over a shift, stays, and petticoat, but no shift, stays, or petticoat are included with this listing. This ensemble is made to fit over stays and will not fit correctly over modern undergarments. However, if you would like your commissioned dress to fit over modern undergarments, please mention that in the notes box at checkout, and I will be happy to oblige!

Measure your bust and waist and choose your size based on the pictured sizing guidelines. For the most accurate fit, please take the measurements while wearing your stays and other undergarments (i.e. shift, petticoat, etc). The dress will be hemmed to sit about about 2" off the floor based on the measurements you provide.

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HOW TO MEASURE YOURSELF

Please refer to the measurement graphic in the listing and the video tutorial if you need assistance in understanding and taking your measurements. If you still have additional questions, please feel free to message me.

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CARE INSTRUCTIONS

A care card will be included with your order, but if you choose a silk, wool, or vintage acetate taffeta fabric, it will be dry clean only.  Most dresses made with cotton, linen, or polyester fabrics can be washed.

All fabrics are preshrunk, usually by prewashing.  Seller is not responsible for any allergic reactions to the detergent used in prewashing.

Items with buttons will arrive with an extra button sewn inside.