Sleeveless Spencer (1800-1815)

Create a different look with your Regency gown or finish off your look by adding a sleeveless Spencer. Whether you are an attendee at an event, a historical reenactor, an actress in theatre, or an avid admirer of Jane Austen's works, a sleeveless Spencer is the perfect way to finish your look for your next event or even add some history bounding to your modern wardrobe.

Sleeveless spencers can be seen in many Regency fashion plates and artwork, usually over the ubiquitous white dress.  Sleeveless spencers were the perfect way to make the most of a limited wardrobe - a new look without much cost or work.  These sleeveless spencers are based on extant examples.

When you purchase a made-to-order item, you get the spencer of your dreams by choosing the fabric from the drop-down options and providing measurements for a custom fit.  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 10-12 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 sleeveless spencer is made-to-order: choose the size that you currently wear in contemporary sizing. Within 48 hours of receiving your order, I will send you a measurement worksheet listing the measurements required for a perfect fit. 

The Penelope sleeveless spencer features:

• a full lining in a neutral color
  
• a v-neck with overlapping closure of buttons and a tie

The Eloise sleeveless spencer features: 

• a full lining in a neutral color
• a double-breasted front button closure with lapels and a collar

To achieve the correct historical silhouette, this sleeveless spencer is pictured over a shift, stays, and petticoat, but no shift, stays, or petticoat are included with this listing. This spencer is made to fit over stays and will not fit correctly over modern undergarments. However, if you would like your commissioned spencer 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). 

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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.