Limited Edition: Jane Austen's Blue Dress (1800-1817)

If imitation is the highest form of admiration, then what can be better than wearing the historical fashion of the author whose life and works have inspired us all?  This Limited Edition dress is inspired by the ones seen in two known paintings of Jane Austen, made in a beautiful baby blue lightweight linen. 

There is only ONE (1) available of this design, so purchase now if you want this dress!  The dress will be made in the Miss Lambe's Evening Gown design (a $349 value) with the detachable sleeves add-on (a $75 value).  This set is available in all sizes from XS to 5X.  (If you would like a fichu, chemisette, or sash added to your outfit, please search the website for those accessories and add-ons.)

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 dress is made-to-order to your measurements. 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 dress includes:

• 100% lightweight linen fabric in solid baby blue
• a rounded neckline with a drawstring in bodice front
• underbust gathers
• a back closure of buttons
• short, puffed sleeves with narrow cuffs with long sleeves that button inside the cuff
• a skirt that is gathered in back center, but fitted on the sides and front
• a tuck running around the hemline
• detachable long sleeves (a $75 add-on)

To achieve the correct historical silhouette, Austen's dress would be worn over a shift and stays, but no shift and stays are included with this listing. This dress is made to fit over historical stays and will not fit correctly over modern undergarments. However, if you would like your commissioned dress to fit over modern undergarments, please communicate this on your measurement worksheet, and I will be happy to oblige!  The dress will be hemmed to sit about 2" off the floor, based on the measurements you provide.

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CARE INSTRUCTIONS

A care card will be included with your order, but this linen dress will be washable.

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.