Josefa Wears a Bustle

Elegant visiting dress as appeared on La Mode Illustrée, 1885


This model is as elegant as complex to be constructed.
That was the point with ladies' fashions in the 1880s.
Josefa feels so much proud descending from her carriage dressed like this!
No matters she is only 17" tall.
Everynone admires her wearing her silk and linen overskirted-blue-and-brown-dress,
embroidered reticule and cape. Of course that such a pretencious silhouette
is enhanced by an intriguing bustle and a well-boned corset worn underneath.

Back view of drawers Front view of gauze chemise with canezou
Back view of gauze chemise with canezou Front view of corset
Front view of corset Side view of corset and bustle
Back view of bustle Front view of foundation petticoat
Back view of foundation petticoat Side view of foundation petticoat
Front view of dress with draperies Side view of dress with draperies
Side view of dress with draperies and bows Back view of dress with bows
Close view of Josefa Front view of cape
Back view of cape Charming close-up

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