1872 Side Drape Overskirt

Multi-Size - XS-2XL

The apron is lightly swaged in front with pleats at the side seam. The side back has pleated drapes hanging loosely down the side of the bustle. Two sashes hang from the enter back. The closure is in the center back. Fits over a bustle.

$9.50

1875 Square Overskirt

Multi-Size - XS-2XL

This Square overskirt was a very popular style in 1875 and 1876. It is designed to be worn with an underskirt and petticoat TV101. The apron is smooth in front with gathers at the side backs making "fans" over the top of the bustle. Between the fans is a poufed back section with 2 tails falling below the poufs. The closure is in the center back. This skirt is suitable for a nice visiting skirt, or with elaborate trimming, would make a nice ball gown overskirt. Bordered fabrics would look especially nice, as the apron is cut on the cross grain. Many examples of this style have braid work or ribbon scrolled along the square edge. The back poufs were often of the contrasting fabric, but may also be the same fabric.

$14.50

Bustled Apron Overskirt

Multi-Size - XS-2XL

The classic bustle overskirt is swaged in front with pleats at the sides. The back has poufs held in place by tapes. It can be either round or pointed in front, and round or square behind. The closure is in the left side seam. Fits over a bustle.

$10.50

1878 Long Draped Overskirt

Multi-Size - XS-3XL

The gored front hangs in low swags with pleats at the sides. The back is pleated at the waist and left to hang low in swags. Inside tapes hold the skirt into a Tie-back position. The closure is in the side back seam. Natural Form, does not fit over bustle.

$12.50

1880 Hermione Overskirt

Multi-Size - XS-3XL

This skirt is drafted based on an actual garment as seen in Demorest Monthly magazine. The front consists of an apron and pannier. The apron drapes to two points with pleats at the center front and sides. Over this is a pannier, which fans to the sides. The back is left to hang in low swags, and has a square tail for floor length skirts, or is in a oval for trained skirts. The closure is in the center back. If desired, this skirt can be also be sewn into the side seams of underskirt TV225 to create a single layered skirt.

$16.00

1880 Split Pannier Overskirt

Multi-Size - XS-3XL

The perfect overskirt for with the Fantail Skirt. Open in the front, with gathers at the front and sides to form the pannier effect. The back is looped up behind the knees with a drawstring. Does not fit over a bustle.

$13.50

1880's Butterfly Detatchable Train

Multi-Size - XS-3XL

This train can be attached to any existing skirt to make any walking skirt an evening dress instantly. The "butterfly" hooks onto the lower edge of the bodice to give a beautiful one piece effect. Fits over a bustle.

$15.50

1884 Wash Overskirt

Multi-Sized - XS-3XL

This overskirt splits up the center front to reveal a pointed apron. Called a wash overskirt because the ties that create the drapery and poufs can be let out for washing and ironing. Can be made of a single fabric or two fabrics, with a center back closure. May be worn with or without a bustle.

$14.50

1887 Summer Overskirt

Multi-Size - XS-2XL

The front drapes just overlap in the center front and the sides are pulled high up onto the hips. The back is bouffant, with the sides falling in folds to make a nice uneven hem line. The closure is in the center front. Underskirt not included.

$16.00

1886 Autumn Overskirt

Multi-Size - XS-3XL

The long, gored, front apron is heavily swaged with pleats high at the side back which disappear under the back drapery. It can be either pointed or rounded, in both front and back. The back has drooping poufs framed at the sides by a rippled "fall" on each side. The closure is in the center back.

$16.00

1883 August Overskirt

Multi-Size - XS-2XL

The front is heavily swaged to below knee length. The back is poufed at the top and the hem drapes into an oval. Ties inside help hold the shape. The closure is in the left side seam. Fits over a bustle.

$14.50