Shelby Wilcox - 1861 French Gown Recreation

The Completed dress as worn at Costume College 2023's Ball

(The witch hat is also made by me out of Fosshape, and while not historically accurate it is fun!)

Photos taken by Mark Edwards Photographer

Photo taken by Mark Edwards Photographer

Below The Final Dress Worn by myself in preparation for my degree capstone presentation.

Now lets take a look at what the underlayers look like

Above is the petticoat and corset cover layer also constructed by me. The petticoat was a self-drafted pattern, and the corset cover is based off of a Truly Victorian Pattern TV107.

The Elitical Cage Crinoline made by me using the Truly Victorian pattern TV103 with edits by myself and Professor Paul Girard.

The box pleat ruffle was added by the recommendation of Jean Hunnisett's book Period Costume for Stage & Screen 1800-1909.

The Base Layer Undergarments consisting of Chemise, Drawers, and Corset made by me. The other items include stockings and shoes that were purchased.

The Drawers and Chemise were based on Truly Victorian pattern TV 102 while the corset is based on a Truly Victorian pattern and heavily fitted to my shape.

The Original Dress at MET in New York

My Rendering of what the finished dress would look like on myself with the undergarments sketched as flats surrounding the figure. Drawn in ProCreate.