At Maggie May Clothing, we have been designing historical and historically inspired dresses for over 25 years. All of our designs are inspired by extant garments in museum collections, private collections, and in books such as Janet Arnold’s Patterns of Fashion, Peterson’s Ladies Magazine, and Nancy Bradfield’s Costume Up Close. Each design is original and was drafted exclusively by Maggie May Clothing. None of our designs have been constructed from existing patterns. Each of our historical dresses are part of a larger collection and are based on popular silhouettes from different time periods. We offer both a special order collection and a ready made collection. The garments you see pictured in our special order collection are prototypes. Special Order garments are “made to order” or “bespoke” using fabrics selected from our fabric collection.
Regency
Romantic
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Romantic Era Ready Made Dress
$450.00 Add to cart -
1830s Era Ready Made Dress
$450.00 Add to cart -
Fully Quilted Petticoat
$165.00 Select options -
Winter Flannel Petticoat
$125.00 Select options -
Ruffled Hem Petticoat
$115.00 Add to cart -
Extra Full Petticoats
$75.00 Add to cart -
Chemise
$95.00 Select options -
Fine Woolen Tartan Shawl
$55.00 Add to cart -
Corded Petticoat
$155.00 – $175.00 Select options -
The Brooks Dress
$345.00 – $375.00 Select options -
The Anne Dress
$345.00 – $375.00 Select options -
The Emily Dress
$350.00 – $380.00 Select options
Victorian
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Victorian Overbust Corset
$225.00 Select options -
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Workwoman’s Dress in Homespun
$295.00$195.00 Select options -
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Workwoman’s Dress in neutral print
$295.00$195.00 Select options -
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Mid-Late 19th century Workwoman’s Dress
$295.00$195.00 Add to cart -
Fully Quilted Petticoat
$165.00 Select options -
Winter Flannel Petticoat
$125.00 Select options -
Ruffled Hem Petticoat
$115.00 Add to cart -
Bustle Era Skirt Supporter
$65.00 Add to cart -
Extra Full Petticoats
$75.00 Add to cart -
Chemise
$95.00 Select options -
Fine Woolen Tartan Shawl
$55.00 Add to cart -
Corded Petticoat
$155.00 – $175.00 Select options -
The Harvest Bustle Dress
$625.00 – $675.00 Select options -
The American South Dress
$315.00 – $345.00 Select options
Edwardian
WW1
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Teens Era A-line skirt
$95.00 Select options -
WW1 Ward Nurse Uniform
$475.00 Select options -
Edwardian Era Camisole
$75.00 Select options -
Teens Era Shirtwaist
$75.00 – $85.00 Select options -
Suffragette March Jacket
$295.00 Select options -
Suffragette Dress
$425.00 – $475.00 Select options -
WWI Era Nurse’s collar and cuffs
$40.00 Add to cart -
WWI Nurse’s Cap with Red Cross Insignia
$35.00 Add to cart -
Fine Woolen Tartan Shawl
$55.00 Add to cart
One has the option of ordering from our special order collection in either standard sizing (see our sizing chart) or custom sizing (using our custom order PDF). Standard sized garments are best suited for museum display and/or interpretive pieces (or when there is a no need for specialized fit.) Custom sizing is best suited for those seeking a more precise fit, no need for alteration, or do not necessarily feel our stock size measurements are optimal. Special order garments typically take 2-6 weeks to create depending on our current commission schedule. Always check with us before ordering to be sure we are not heavily booked. For clients working on a quick deadline or need garments immediately, our ready made collection consists of ready to ship garments. These garments are NOT part of our special order catalog and CANNOT be made to order. Ready made garments are made to stock size unless otherwise noted. These are one time garments added to our collection to meet the diverse needs of our clients.