This tea gown is a feminine example of a romantic period! It is fashioned from cream silk faille, and with silk brocade panels. It obviously must have been a creation from a prestigous local fashion house, as the detailing and use of materials is simply exsquisite! From the last of the bustle periods, having slight accomidation for a bustle undergarmemnt and slight train.

 

I love the way the richly decorated skirt is paired with a romantic and simple bodice- having only layers of ruffled silk. The skirt is marvelously decorated with faceted amber glass beads, and there are panels to the skirt of gathered silk failled overlaid with the faceted beads. Fully lined in silk, and the skirt has a pleated gauze lining with a lace dust ruffle (as illustrated below). Inside and out, the gown is a sublime work of quality and beauty. Wholesome charm is a wearable and beautiful belle epoque tea gown!