You are looking at a 100% silk dupioni dress gown creation that I will custom construct just for you by your own measurements. The dress is pictures here in 100% silk dupioni...two colors...black and purple. The dress can be made in many other colors. Please go to my Flickr photo collection so that you can look at 24 pictures of this custom crafted masterpeice. And here is the link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/showbelles I love constructing Victorian bustle dresses from silk. The silk bustle poufs have such a special cake frosting like fluffiness. Silk slubs(the nubby lines) add dimension that makes the fabric look very very rich. The dress set is ideal for Victorian events, Gothic and Steampunk events, weddings, balls, teas, promenade, Mardi Gras,Venice Carnival, and many more events. I only make this dress in pure silk to maintain the very rich provocative Victorian lady like looks. Listed below are the details on this showstopper. 1.Dress ensemble is made from 100% silk dupioni. 2.Dress can be made in several colors. 3.Dress has 5 peices to the set...bodice corset...bolero shrug,,,overskirt with train...underskirt with train...elliptical cage crinoline. 4.All dress peices are lined in bridal satin. The elliptical cage is made from 100 percent cotton. 5.Can be custom made in any size .I build the dresses on dress forms set to your measurements over the cage crinoline. BODICE CORSET DETAILS 1. Bodice opens and closes at the back with grommets and drawstring. 2.Has a rounded scooped neckline that shows cleavage 3. Has a bustled back, and boned in all seams 4. Has beading and silk gimp trim over the neckline and the arms eye opening. OVERSKIRT DETAILS 1.Opens and closes with hooks and bars at the side. 2.Has a true waistband. 3.Has an apron with swags in the front. 4.Has a pouffed and ruched train that cascades into a pleated ruffle. 5.The pleated ruffle on the overskirt lines up with the pleated ruffle on the underskirt 6. Fully lined in bridal satin. UNDERSKIRT DETAILS 1. Opens and closes with hooks and bars at the side. 2. Built over an elliptical cage crinoline to for exquisite foundational shaping. 3. Underskirt is bordered with a pleated ruffle. 4.Has a true waistband. 5.Fully lined in bridal satin. 6. Has a slight train in the back that lines up evenly with the overskirt train. BOLERO SHRUG DETAILS 1.Helps in cold weather... adds the sleeves you might need for warmth. 2.Does not hide the beauty of the dress. 3.Lined in bridal satin 4. Pleated ruffle theme borders the bolero shrug and sleeves at the wrist. ELLIPTICAL CAGE CRINOLINE DETAILS 1.Has 6 rows of hoop steel in casings that supports the dress and provide the fabulous shaping. The cage crinoline is made fro 100 percent cotton. Copy an paste this link to your browser to see more pictures of the entire ensemble. http://www.flickr.com/photos/showbelles Please allow 6 to 8 weeks for building this beautiful masterpeice for you. Dresses of this type are very involved, and require a great deal of focus and attention. I ship US Postal Service since the rates are lower. Please convo me if you prefer the other shippers,UPS, FedEx and DHL. Split payments(layaway) are accepted. I would simply create 3 or 4 reserved special listings for you. It is amazing to see the progression of the dress, and therefore, I email photos as each peice is completed. If you want your dress shipped on time, please have the following measurements to me in 3 days. Not 3 weeks, but 3 DAYS. Measures needed are: bust... underbust around ribcage... waist………. hips height how tall……… shoulder to elbow…….. elbow to wrist………… shoulder to shoulder width( from shoulder bone to shoulder bone near edge of shoulder)) front of neck base to waist……. waist to floor………….. around the upper arms biceps.... (so sleeves will not be tight) I will convo to you an updated measurement list, with pictures of how to measure. Please contact me if you want the dress made in another color. Contact me with your questions, I normally answer within 6 to 8 hours. Thanks for enjoying looking at the items that I create. Please comeback again. Remember...the sooner I have your measurements, the faster I can complete and ship. The dress ensemble must be shipped in a larger box. For overseas orders. please note that customs inspection are required, and customs fees can be extra added expense. Please contact me with your questions. Thanks again for looking and for shopping.