The Teardrop Portrait of a Lady Gown | Selkie Womens Dresses & Jumpsuits

Description

Combining layers of organdy and cotton creates a stunning 19th century silhouette, culminating in yards and yards of silk cotton, a sweeping train which bustles up in the back, allowing you to modify the length to your tastes. This dress is made in homage to the fictional Isabel Archer, a free-spirited lover of independence (a coterie of suitors and an inherited fortune is nice too, but not a necessity.) Wear this for what one Gilded Age writer called it “conspicuous leisure”—relaxing under a parasol, tasting cakes, and indulging in mild scandal.   The train is very long and bustles up in the back using elastic loops and fabric covered buttons. You can design the bustle shape by using whichever loops you choose to button. This dress closes with a center back invisible zipper  To ensure the best fit, measure your bust and high waist before ordering and steam your dress for optimal beauty. Pyper is 5’11” and wearing a size XS in Selkie. Her measurements are 32” bust, 24” waist, and 35 ½” hip. For more specifics, please text our help line. Fabric: Organdy: 75% Cotton, 25% Silk Lining 1: Organdy: 75% Cotton, 25% Silk Lining 2: 100% Cotton Care: Dry clean only