Regency Petticoats (1800-1815)

Be your own Bennet sister in this high-quality, historically accurate Regency petticoat. Whether you are an attendee at an event, a historical reenactor, an actress in theatre, or an avid admirer of Jane Austen's books, a Regency petticoat will make you feel gorgeously feminine and help you achieve the proper Regency silhouette.   This strapped petticoat style is based off an extant example.  While each petticoat will have eyelet trim around the hem, it will vary in design and width based on inventory, so each petticoat is unique due to the eyelet trim.   These petticoats are ready-to-ship in 3-5 business days.  Shipping within the U.S. is FREE for all orders over $50. ------------------------------------------------- ALL THE DETAILS Petticoats are made in 100% white cotton lawn and have one tuck at the hem; however, if the petticoat needs to be shortened to your measurements, I will add additional tuck(s) before shipping it. The petticoat includes: two cotton twill tape drawstrings in the underbust band a back closure where the drawstrings tie shut a skirt that is fitted in the front and full gathered in the back two straps that run  over the shoulders a minimum width of 60" eyelet applied to the hem one or more tucks at the hem The petticoat is shown over the proper undergarments, a shift and stays, but no shift or stays come with this purchase. Please notice there is no bodice in this petticoat. ------------------------------------------------- HOW TO MEASURE YOURSELF Choose your size based on the pictured measurement chart; please make sure to measure yourself while wearing the undergarments you plan to wear with the petticoat, such as your chemise and stays. To measure for length, measure from your underbust (about where the bottom edge of your empire waist ends) to the floor (in the front), then put this number (in inches) in the "notes" box at checkout.  I will add tucks to shorten your petticoat, but please allow 10-12 business days for shipment. Refer to the measurement graphic in the listing and the video tutorial if you need assistance in understanding and taking your measurements. If you still have additional questions, please feel free to contact us. ------------------------------------------------- CARE INSTRUCTIONS A care card will be included with your order, but this petticoat can be machine washed and dried in cold water and pressed with a hot iron. All fabrics are preshrunk, usually by prewashing.  Seller is not responsible for any allergic reactions to the detergent used in prewashing.