Size S: Jo's Zouave Ensemble (1860-1867)

Be your own Jo March in a high-quality, historically accurate Zouave ensemble. Whether you are an attendee at an event, a historical reenactor, an actress in theatre, or an avid admirer of Louisa May Alcott's books, this ensemble will make you feel ready for an adventure with Jo!

Zouave ensembles were popular with young women during the years of the American Civil War, as both the jacket and the blouse had details inspired by military uniforms.  Multiple patterns for both the blouse and the jacket exist in Peterson's Magazine editions from the 1860s.  An ensemble includes a skirt, Garibaldi blouse, and Spanish jacket.  Each item has been designed based off various extant examples.

As a modeling sample, this Zouave ensemble was worn once for photography and videography.  It is the only Zouave ensemble 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 $585. 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 Zouave ensemble is a women's size 6 (small) and is ideal for heights of about 5'2" to 5'4".  It includes a skirt, shirtwaist, and Spanish jacket.

The Victorian era SKIRT is made of a 100% cotton fabric, a homespun plaid with navy, burgundy, tan, and green in the plaid, and includes:
- a 1" tuck around the hem of the skirt
- a knife pleated skirt with two generous side pockets
- a waistband and hidden placket that closes with hook and eye sets
- a skirt width of 160" to accommodate a hoop skirt
- a hem faced with a coordinating cotton fabric

The skirt MEASUREMENTS are as follows:
- waistband: 28"
- length: 43"
- skirt width: 160"

The Garibaldi BLOUSE is made of a white cotton lawn for easy care and includes:
- 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 blouse MEASUREMENTS are as follows:
- bust: 39"
- waist: 28"
- back neck to hem: 16.5"
- sleeve length (underarm to end of cuff): 21"

The Spanish JACKET is made of a navy linen-look fabric (85% viscose, 15% linen) and includes:
- sand-colored braid around the edges
- 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

The jacket MEASUREMENTS are as follows:
- back neck to hem: 14.5"
- sleeve length (underarm to end of cuff): 14.5"

To achieve the correct historical silhouette, it is pictured over a corset, crinoline/hoops, and petticoats, but no corset or crinoline/hoops are included with this listing.

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HOW TO MEASURE YOURSELF

Please measure yourself while wearing the corset and other undergarments you plan to wear with the ensemble and remember that measurements such as your bust and waist should be smaller than the dress measurements by an inch or more, to allow for ease of movement. 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. If you would like it altered to fit your measurements, please message me for alteration pricing, as that will be an additional cost.

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CARE INSTRUCTIONS

All items can be machine washed and dried on low heat. They can be pressed with an iron on the cotton setting. 

All items are prewashed and preshrunk. Seller is not responsible for any allergic reactions to the detergent used in prewashing.

Items that have buttons on them come with an extra button sewn inside.