Luxurious Baroque Ladies Gown Isabelle with Tricorn Hat and Fan

Luxurious Baroque Ladies Gown Isabelle with Tricorn Hat and Fan

Historical Context and the Opulence of Baroque Fashion

The Baroque period in the 17th and 18th centuries was an era of theater, drama, and overt display of wealth, which was most strongly reflected in the clothing of the high nobility. Ladies' fashion emphasized a dramatic silhouette with an extremely narrow waist and a monumental skirt. A typical element was the elongated front stomacher shaped into a distinct point, which visually lengthened and slimmed the female torso. Elbow-length sleeves typically ended in rich layers of lace ruffles, known as engageantes. This specific model, with its vibrant colors and lavish feather trim, draws inspiration from Baroque theatrical costumes and courtly masquerade balls, where pure extravagance was strictly required.

Materials and Quality Craftsmanship

This replica Baroque gown combines premium materials to provide maximum visual impact and comfort during all-night wear. The main body of the dress is tailored from lustrous satin blended with elastane, ensuring a smooth, light-reflecting surface and a slight stretch for a better fit around the bodice. The front stomacher panel and the underskirt are crafted from heavy brocade with a high cotton content, which gives the garment an authentic historical texture and pattern. The sleeves are adorned with two rows of richly ruffled cotton-linen lace in contrasting colors. The absolute highlight is the trim made of genuine turkey feathers, which adds unique lightness and dynamic movement to the gown.

How to Properly Wear and Arrange the Robe

The robe is designed as a one-piece gown that integrates both the overskirt and underskirt, making dressing significantly easier. The gown is slipped on over the head or stepped into from below. To achieve the authentic Baroque volume of the skirt, we highly recommend wearing a suitable underskirt underneath (such as a panier or Baroque hip hoops/pads) to correctly support the heavy fabric at the hips. Position the tricorn hat slightly tilted on an updo hairstyle or a historical Baroque wig. Carry the feather fan elegantly in your hand – in the period, it was used by ladies not just for cooling, but for refined courtly communication through secret fan gestures.

Technical Specifications

Important Notice: The delivery includes exclusively the dress, the hat, and the fan. Other accessories shown in the photographs, such as hoop skirts, undergarments, jewelry, or shoes, are not part of this set.

Safe Maintenance and Care Instructions

Due to the presence of genuine turkey feathers and delicate satin fabric, this gown requires extremely gentle handling. Never wash the dress in a domestic washing machine, do not submerge it in water, and do not tumble dry. Water would completely ruin the feathers, causing them to mat and bleed colors onto the fabric. In case of staining, seek a professional dry cleaner experienced in handling feather-trimmed theatrical costumes. The satin and brocade sections may only be ironed from the reverse side at a very low temperature (silk setting) through baking paper or a thin cotton cloth. Never let the iron touch the feather trim.

Modern Use and Safety Guidelines

This costume is ideal for theater productions, historical festivals, living history, and themed period balls. When attending events, please exercise extreme caution near open flames, candles, fireplaces, or torches. The polyester satin and especially the turkey feathers are highly flammable materials that can instantly catch fire from a single stray spark. Due to the length and richness of the skirt, take extra care when climbing stairs or walking on uneven ground to avoid stepping on the hem and tripping.

Recommended Accessories for a Perfect Set

To achieve a fully authentic historical appearance, we recommend pairing this costume with a 17th-century Baroque pearl necklace that elegantly highlights the open décolletage. An essential foundation under the skirt is a historical hoop skirt with collapsible hoops from the 1730s, which provides the dress with the correct aristocratic volume, width, and majesty.

This Luxurious Baroque Ladies Gown can be made in various colors according to these sample cards. Please note the requested color(s) into your order, in the field for your comment. Please specify always (1) the number of the sample card, (2) letter of the color, and (3) description of the colour (Example: 04-F-blue). If you choose a fabric with different composition, the price may change. Possible price change will be consulted with you before processing the order.

This Luxurious Baroque Ladies Gown will be made exactly to your measure. Please fill in this measurement chart after finishing your order.

Information about cleaning and care.