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Lovely Ball Gowns & Finer Gowns at a Sale Price Now for Immediate Shipping!
Gown by Joy Melcher
A sheer overlay of dainty embroidered pink roses and green ivy graces black taffeta for a stunning affect. A fitted bodice with center point, modestly off the shoulders, fully pipped and boned, this gown laces up the back for a tailored fit.
Length is made for a lady of petite stature and comes with a lovely complimenting headpiece.
A broach or floral piece should be worn at the bodice for a Victorian look.
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GOWN A
Length is made for a lady of petite stature and comes with a lovely complimenting headpiece.
A broach or floral piece should be worn at the bodice for a Victorian look.
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Sold!
GOWN A
Day Gown to Ball Gown - A lovely way to Stretch your Reenacting Wardrobe
Gown by Joy Melcher
Our lovely model Miss Rebecca is wearing a durable but very light weight faux silk iridescent fabric of blue. If you did not do a burn test, you would not know this wasn't 100% silk.
Worn for out doors, this genteel gown offers a full length, back laced opening dress with grand sleeves. A matching pellerine is worn over the bosom for a daytime look suited to outdoors or indoors. This gown is shown with removable white under sleeves for outdoor daytime wear.
But there is more to this lovely gown that reenactors will enjoy whilst packing for their next reenactment.
In the manner of clever Victorian seamstresses, this gown can be worn into the evening by simply removing the pellerine and the white undersleeves. A bare shoulder gown with bell sleeves is perfect for dinner occasions.
Want to attend a ball after dinner? Easy enough! The bell sleeves also remove, turning this gown into a ball gown as photographed below.
GOWN C
Bust 32-34"
Waist 30"
Length: 44"
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We can make this gown in any color for you!
Viola! Here is the Very Same Gown!
Gown by Joy Melcher
Yes, this is the very same gown that is photographed above! The bell sleeves and the daytime Pellerine have been removed for evening. We have been offering this dress style for over 17 years at our Civil War Lady store and it is one of our favorite styles.
Long center front point, feminine sleeves, laced back. Add a tucker, your gloves and jewelry and you have packed an entire wardrobe on one clothes hanger.
This very gown is on sale at this time. But we also custom make this gown in any color of Taffeta or Silk you desire to fit you perfectly.
GOWN C
Bust 32-34"
Waist 30"
Length: 44"
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We can also add a fabulous trim if you desire!
Long center front point, feminine sleeves, laced back. Add a tucker, your gloves and jewelry and you have packed an entire wardrobe on one clothes hanger.
This very gown is on sale at this time. But we also custom make this gown in any color of Taffeta or Silk you desire to fit you perfectly.
GOWN C
Bust 32-34"
Waist 30"
Length: 44"
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We can also add a fabulous trim if you desire!
Shades of Purple Silk Taffeta for a Gown
Gown by Joy Melcher
A lovely weight silk/taffeta with a square neck bodice and bell sleeves can be worn with a fancy or sheer blouse underneath for daytime and outdoors wear. Remove the blouse for warm weather or evening formal attire, two great looks with one gown. Trimmed with a color coordinating trim on the sleeves. This gown can be accented in pink as shown but harmonizing colors such as green (as shown in her parasol) work well too. Knife pleated skirt, a little decorative pocket is hidden by Miss Rebecca's hand.
GOWN D - SOLD!
We can make this gown in any color!
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A Fairy Tale Gown
Gown by Joy Melcher
A 100% SILK gauze gown in sheer white decorated with gold colored woven star designs will seem like you float across the ball room! Another diaphanous gown decorated with delicate French imported lace. The bodice is lined 100% in white for modesty and should be worn over your nicest white petticoat! (If you don't have a good white petticoat, order one today!).
This gown should be adorned with gold or goldtone jewelry for a stunning look. Could also be incorporated into a patriotic or Southern pride gown.
Includes a matching hand made "Star" diadem.
GOWN F
Bust 34-35
Waist 30-31
Skirt Length 44"
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This gown should be adorned with gold or goldtone jewelry for a stunning look. Could also be incorporated into a patriotic or Southern pride gown.
Includes a matching hand made "Star" diadem.
GOWN F
Bust 34-35
Waist 30-31
Skirt Length 44"
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Oppulant Shot Silk Gown with Black Velvet Trim
Gown by Joy Melcher
If you have even dreamt of owning a Civil War Lady gown, this may be the gown you are dreaming of. As you can see the iridescent quality of the silk in the folds of the gown, this is a high end silk. Although we make this very same gown in any shade of Taffeta you so desire, look at the drape of the silk, particularly in the sleeve whilst made in silk!
Attention to detail!
These buttons were hand selected at purchased at "Mood Fabric" in New York City by historical dress designer Joy Melcher. If you enjoy watching "Project Runway" on television, you will recognize Mood Fabric.
We can make this gown in any color!
SOLD!
GOWN G
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Attention to detail!
These buttons were hand selected at purchased at "Mood Fabric" in New York City by historical dress designer Joy Melcher. If you enjoy watching "Project Runway" on television, you will recognize Mood Fabric.
We can make this gown in any color!
SOLD!
GOWN G
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Elegant blue & pastel Ballgown
Gown by Joy Melcher
This elegant blue brocade ball gown above (may be worn with a larger hoop if desired!) features multicolored pastel design. You may accent this gown with so many colors, we've chosen to show it with pink & blue flowers and ribbons at the shoulders and bosom and coordinating head piece. The nice vertical placement of the stripe is a very slimming look. An outstandingly feminine fabric! GOWN I Click on photo!
Bust 35" Waist 33"
Skirt Length 44"
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Bust 35" Waist 33"
Skirt Length 44"
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Pure Silk with Embroidered flowers
Gown by Joy Melcher
Wear this lovely light colored Designer Silk into the dark ball room and shine! This lightweight 100% fine silk is imported into the United States. It features small dainty flowers that grace the stripes. On the original gown that we copied, two long silk ties hung from the gown and can be worn in a variety of ways including gracefully falling down the shoulders, or tied under the bosom and secured with a lovely broach or flowers as we have shown here. Center point, boned & pipped bodice with lace up back.
Bust 40" Waist 35" Skirt Length 44" GOWN J Click on photo!
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Bust 40" Waist 35" Skirt Length 44" GOWN J Click on photo!
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RED SILK LIGHTWEIGHT PLAID
Our Trimmed out Red, Black & white plaid gown for a prim & proper look. This lovely lightweight silk gown is worn over a delicate white blouse for a modest neckline and under sleeve effect for day time. For evening, remove the blouse and attend your formal events, show off your lovely necklace, enjoy the breeze on your arms. Heavily trimmed in black taffeta that accents the black in the gown plaid. With two different ways to wear this gown, you increase your wardrobe and get value for your purchase. These photos just don't do this gown justice! (We can make this gown in any color!)
GOWN K Click on photo! Bust 40-42 Waist 32-34 Skirt Length 44"
Gown by Joy Melcher
Lovely Green Taffeta Gown trimmed in Black Velvet.
Gown by Joy Melcher
A lower scoop neck allows you to wear a fancy white blouse under this gown for day wear. For late afternoon or evening, simply remove your blouse and enjoy more formal attire. Great for evening activities, to show off a stellar necklace, or keeping you cool in warm weather. (Jewelry Chatelaine not included!)
GOWN L Click on photo!
Bust 44-46 waist 35-36
Skirt Length 44"
We can make this gown in any color!
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GOWN L Click on photo!
Bust 44-46 waist 35-36
Skirt Length 44"
We can make this gown in any color!
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Simple, Elegant, Silk with 'Pedal' Sleeve treatment
Gown by Joy Melcher
This lovely shot silk gown is lightweight and easy to care for. You may see the color change in the photos (Shot Silk: is made of silk that is woven from warp and weft of two or more yarn colors producing an iridescent appearance).
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Center front point, laced up back, organza & lace sleeves.
GOWN M
Bust 40"-41"
Waist 33" -34"
Skirt Length 44"
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Center front point, laced up back, organza & lace sleeves.
GOWN M
Bust 40"-41"
Waist 33" -34"
Skirt Length 44"
Lovely Purple Taffeta Ballgown
Gown by Joy Melcher
This lovely taffeta gown has a busy design in flocked black with a very nice historical pattern. This gown laces up the back, contains our standard correct period hem treatment and lined in 200 thread count pima cotton. The bodice is trimmed with black pleated ribbon to accent the design on the fabric. This straight front ballgown bodice is fully documented, and has a slimming affect for women. This is a very flattering bodice style for larger figures as well. Click on photo!
GOWN N Purple & Black
SOLD!
Available made to your measurements in
Silver/Grey with Black Design
GOWN N Purple & Black
SOLD!
Available made to your measurements in
Silver/Grey with Black Design
Our High End Designer Gowns on sale at this time....
Gown by Joy Melcher
We offer those clients who prefer high end design gowns to contact us during the month of December to schedule a consultation appointment for one of our Historical Reproduction gowns worn by upper class and Royalty.
As we only produce a limited number of these specialty gowns a year, please inquire for color, design and fabrics to [email protected]
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GOWN P
Green & Gold Tone Designer Silk Gown - looks like a museum original
Gown by Joy Melcher
After completing this gown, I've had many ask me if this was an original gown. You will receive compliments too on this spectacular featherweight silk iridescent gown.Trimmed in gold to bring out the tones in the gown, it gracefully moves in the breeze. Comes with removable under sleeves. Fitted & lined bodice, boned, piped, expertly sewn, 8" to 10" skirt hems on required silks.
GOWN "S" Bust 35" Waist 33" Skirt length 44" Click on photo!
A Gown Inspired by Charles Worth....
Gown by Joy Melcher
This lovely diaphanous gown was inspired by an original court Worth gown which gives a 'fairy-like' movement. A sheer net with tiny spirals of sequins mimic the sparkle of the original gown. Eight yards of gold netting over 8 yards of white taffeta. This gown will catch the glitter of light in the ball room and and make YOU the center of attention as you waltz through the crowd!
We offer only two of these gowns, the smaller gown shown, is with white taffeta. .
Photographed: Eight yards of outstanding gold net sewn over eight yards of ecru taffeta
GOWN T
Bust: 30"
Waist: 27"
Skirt Length: 44"
Nine yards of outstanding gold net is over golden taffeta for a deeper hue effect!
GOWN U
Bust 42" - 43"
Waist 33-35
Skirt Length 44"
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We offer only two of these gowns, the smaller gown shown, is with white taffeta. .
Photographed: Eight yards of outstanding gold net sewn over eight yards of ecru taffeta
GOWN T
Bust: 30"
Waist: 27"
Skirt Length: 44"
Nine yards of outstanding gold net is over golden taffeta for a deeper hue effect!
GOWN U
Bust 42" - 43"
Waist 33-35
Skirt Length 44"
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