~~ The Marquise ~~

We regret the mulberry taffeta shown in this gown is no longer available. Please view our new selections of taffeta, satin and jacquards below

The reign of Louis XIV King of France  and French Renaissance was a rich and elaborate time period.  Ladies and gentlemen clothing was richly ornate with frills and satin bows. Everyone in the aristocrat circle wore  powdered wigs, and lots of lace.   The gowns were worn with a full corset so there was no boning in the actual gowns, hoop skirts known as a panniers were worn ( an elliptical hoopskirt which actually went side to side rather than round like the Elizabethan and modern styles)  My version of this allows for modern hoopskirt or traditional pocket hoops or  pannier.
 

Solid Taffeta $199 & up
Flocked Taffeta $250 & up
Jacquard $299 & up

 

The gown is shown here in rich mulberry taffeta with black accents is an example of how your gown will be constructed with the fabrics you choose below.

To complete your gown we have the perfect accessories available: The wig ($95 or $140) and marabou peacock feather fan ($45), 4 bone hop skirt ($75) or side pocket hoops ($100) are available as optional accessories.

Additional features you may add:

The lined bodice is overlaid with a regal touch of 8 1/2" wide,  stunning black lace or the most popular re-embroidered French style lace called Alencon lace in White or Ivory additional $25

The bodice and waistband have a scalloped hand sewn trim for a final accent. additional $30

Add a second contrasting  skirt to allow for swaging as shown $75 & up

The sleeve ruffle is  made of  taffeta  and is trimmed with two layers of 4" delicate lace and a 1/2 inch  braided  trim.

The gown has a second taffeta skirt that is attached to the bodice of the gown, allowing you to swag the gown with stick pins or jewel pins or leave it down.

The back of the gown, has 1/2 braided trim and has a back closure of  grommets.  We can add a modesty panel if desired.

 

 

view fabrics available for order by clicking on the links below

Satin

High luster  Satin,

Taffeta

Solid, Flocked and Striped

  Jacquard

3 different patterns available

$250 & up $350 & up   $499 & up


 

Romanza Burgundy gown shown with loop braid trim, Alencon lace front panel, black eyelets, second black satin skirt, black lace accents. Estimated cost: $525

 

 

Here is the gown in flocked taffeta:
Shown with lace front panel, taffeta and lace sleeve, loop braid trim with NO second skirt.


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