Size L: Jo's Transformation Dress (1860-1867)

Be your own Jo March in this high-quality, historically accurate four-piece transformation gown. Whether you are an attendee at an event, a historical reenactor, an actress in theatre, or an avid admirer of the books by Louisa May Alcott, these outfits will make you feel ready for an adventure!

This transformation gown consists of a skirt with a matching bodice, a contrasting Garibaldi Blouse, and a Spanish Jacket.  You can mix-and-match these pieces to create several different outfits.  All pieces are based on extant examples and fashion plates.

As a sample, this set was worn for several adventures as well as multiple photography and videography shoots and cleaned afterwards.  It is the only transformation gown in this size, fabric, and design and is available at a reduced price.  It can ship to you in 3-5 business days. Shipping within the U.S. is FREE for all orders over $50.

This ensemble can also be commissioned in the size and fabric of your choice. Commission pricing starts at $949. If you would like to commission it in the size and color of your choice, message me today!

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ALL THE DETAILS

This transformation gown is a women's size 12-14 (large) and is ideal for heights of about 5'7" to 5'9".  It includes five (5) pieces: a skirt, a pleated dress bodice, a Garibaldi blouse, and a Spanish jacket, as well as a detachable collar and red velvet ribbon.  It is made of a navy 100% cotton plaid, with the Garibaldi blouse made of red 100% cotton sateen and the Spanish jacket made of blue 100% wool flannel.

The Victorian-era skirt includes:

• a waistband and hidden placket that closes with hook and bar sets in the back
• a knife pleated skirt
  
• 1" tuck at the hem
• 2 rows of red middy braid trim at the hem
• a hem faced with coordinating cotton fabric
• a skirt width of about 170" to generously accommodate a hoop skirt

The Garibaldi Waist (blouse) includes:

• a 100% cotton sateen fabric in red
• a button-down front
• a high round neckline finished with a neck band a hook/eye closure
• dropped shoulders
• a fully gathered sleeve at both the armhole and the cuff
• button up cuffs
• blouse body gathered to a waistband that closes with a hook/eye and tucks inside the skirt waistband

The Spanish Jacket includes:

• a 100% wool fabric in denim blue with a cotton lining
• a button closure at the neckline 
• dropped shoulders
• shorter pagoda (bell-shaped) sleeves to allow the blouse sleeves to be seen
• a full lining of a coordinating 100% cotton fabric
• a decorative trim of red middy braid around the edges of the jacket and sleeves

The dress bodice includes: 

• a 100% cotton fabric in navy plaid to match the skirt
• a cotton lining
• a yoked bodice with the lower part fully pleated
• a waistband
• long "coat" sleeves with hook and eye closure at the wrist
• a back closure of buttons
• red piping trim details
• a detachable white collar and red velvet neck ribbon

The measurements are as follows: 

• bust: up to 43" 
• waist: up to 35"
• back neck to waist (bodice & blouse length): 17" + 1.5" waistband
• waist to hem (skirt length): 43"
• underarm long sleeve length: bodice - 20"; blouse - 22"

If you would like additional measurements, please contact us and we will be happy to provide them!  If you would like this dress altered, please message for a quote.

To achieve the correct historical silhouette, this ensemble is pictured over a corset, crinoline, and petticoats, but no corset, crinoline, or petticoats are included with this listing. These garments are made to fit over a historical corset and will not fit correctly over modern undergarments.

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 corset. The skirt is hemmed to accommodate hoops and sit about 2" off the floor, based on the measurements you send after you order.

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HOW TO MEASURE YOURSELF

Please measure yourself while wearing the corset and other undergarments you plan to wear with the outfit.  Remember that measurements such as your bust and waist should be 1-1.5" inches smaller than the dress measurements, to allow for ease of movement.

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

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CARE INSTRUCTIONS

A care card will be included with your order, but if you choose a silk or wool 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.

 All items with buttons come with an extra button sewn inside.