Happily Ever After Gown 18" Doll Clothes

Does your doll live in the 16th Century? Is she going to the Royal Ball? Surely she needs a new gown!This three-piece gown is fit for a queen, or your favorite fairytale princess! It is a French design that became popular in Tudor England in the 1530s. The gown closes in the front with lacing that is covered with a placard that can be left plain or embellished as desired. The fully lined pleated skirting can be finished with a straight hem or a short train. The central feature of this gown are the wide fold-over sleeves are perfect for showcasing sumptuous fabrics such as faux furs, luxurious silks, or other specialty fabrics. A back laced kirtle is also included to wear underneath the gown. The front bodice can be boned or left unboned. The skirting is seamed at the sides so that more decorative fabric can be used at the front opening of the gown. The neckline of the kirtle is exposed along the neckline of the gown for a layered look and can be made with decorative cloth and embellish