Name: Suffragette Dress
SKU: 1919WCSTM
Availability: InStock

Suffragette Dress

$425.00 – $475.00

Our reproduction Suffragette Dress is cut in the style fashionable from 1915-1919. Our Suffragette Dress is made from 100% cotton.

Suffragettes traditionally wore white dresses as a sign of solidarity and visual representation of femininity, virtue, and motherhood. As the movement progressed, white dresses cut in fashionable style became the universal dress code and allowed women of all races and socio-economic statuses to join the cause.

Description

Shown in embroidered cotton (limited availability). Unlined with some hand stitched details. The loose fitting bodice is attached to the double layer skirt via a waistband. The wide bertha collar detaches at one side for ease of dressing. The high waist belt is attached to the gown normal waistline. Center back buttons serve as the gown’s closure. Our Suffragette Dress is hemmed to a standard 35″ and is 90″ wide. Our Suffragette Dress is best worn over a period corset, chemise, and petticoat (not included but recommended).

Pricing INCLUDES fabric. Suffragette sash NOT included.

This is a CUSTOM ORDER gown. Please allow 5-6 weeks for completion. Custom Order items are filled on first come first serve basis. To avoid delays, please contact us to enquire about our current custom order turn around times.

*Please use our CUSTOM MEASUREMENT form for non standardized sizing. Please submit your completed measurements to info@maggiemayfashions.com. Custom orders are NOT placed on the sewing calendar until measurements are received.