Bridgerton Ball Gown (1800-1817)

Be your own Bridgerton character in a perfectly tailored, high-quality, historically accurate Regency era ball gown. 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 the diamond of the season.

This round neck ball gown is based on original dresses from mid Regency fashions, as well as the dresses seen on the show.  Pair this gown with accessories and add-ons, such as a sheer overlay, to make you feel like the belle of the ball.

When you purchase a made-to-order item, you get the gown of your dreams by choosing the fabric from the drop-down 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 gown 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 ball gown includes:

• a rounded neckline, with a scoop neck in front
  
• a fitted, darted bodice
  
• a fully lined bodice
• a back closure of buttons
• short, puffed sleeves with narrow cuffs
• a skirt that is gathered in back center, but fitted on the sides and front

PLEASE NOTE: This listing is for a gown with no trimmings.  If you would like a sheer overlay for your gown, please put this add-on in your cart when checking out.  If you would like the chemisette/cravat that Eloise is wearing, please put the "Eloise" chemisette in your cart and add a note in the checkout box that you would like a cravat with it (no additional charge!)  If you have any other specific details in mind or would like a specific character dress replicated, please fill out the "Custom Orders" inquiry form.

To achieve the correct historical silhouette, this gown is pictured over a shift, stays, and petticoat, but no shift, stays, or petticoat are included with this listing. This gown 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.