Concord Delight

1875 Diagonal beaded purple organza over ombre organza with lilac faille and organza foundation skirt.  Surplic bodice of purple lace, apricot moire and organza.  Scatterings of large roses and miniature purple satin and apricot flowers.

Price: $4,900

Custom Couture size 20-28

1870 "Harper's Bazar"

Bettina

Fit for a Grand Barroness of stature in cut velvet.  Dolman sleve caftan over a bustle drape of changeable taffeta and embroidered sequin netting.  The bodice is Venice lace draped in tableau over shrimp taffeta held at the throat and waist with beaded lace and applique.  Bronze and beaded appliques accent the draped back.  Cool and comfortable.

Inspiration "Victorian Fashions Vol II"

Cost: $5,350

Custom Couture  Size 18-32