Getting Dressed in a Late 1860s Early 1870s Victorian Ballgown. Crinoline cage / Bustle #grwm

Get ready with me, and see all the layers that go into building a Victorian ballgown from 1871. This gown is a reproduction of an original Victorian fashion plate from " The Englishwomen's Domestic Magazine. The gown is from what was known as the transitional era 1868 - 1871/1872, during which the skirt shape gradually changed from the crinolines or hoop skirts of the 1860s, into the bustles of the early 1870s. The Crinolette worn with this dress had both hoops at the bottom and a built in bustle at the back. After this time the skirts gradually narrowed and the large hoops disappeared, leaving just the bustle at the back. The Crinolette and Ballgown were made using my own patterns! I am so pleased to see it finished and finally get to wear it to a Ball! I hope you enjoy seeing the dressing process. Filmed in the beautiful Buxton Crescent. Many Thanks to Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust #fashionhistory #1870s #belle #victorianfashion #ballgown #victorianballgown #victorianclothing #gettingdressed #crinoline #bustledress #bustle #historicalclothing #historicalcostume #victorian #crinolette #victorianundergarments #tournure #robedubal #1860s #victoriandress #historicalsewing #victoriandressmaker #costuming #grwm #ballroom