ROMANTASY: Overbust Victorian (1877 and 1891 Styles) by Jill Hoverman

OVERBUST VICTORIAN (1877 and 1891 STYLES)
****Style Advisory: Amazingly excellent value at low price offering not-often-seen artistic options, for a gentle hourglass-plus-U-shaped, period-perfect corset in four fabric layers. Great choice for historical re-enactments. This corset may not create the natural bosom shape required for foundation wear since it is a push-up style. It does not provide the proper underbust hourglass silhouette required for serious waist training.****

This classic overbust Victorian style has a true "period" feel when produced in linen (not often seen and rather unique for corsets) or cotton twill as Victorian corsets often were, and when traditional flossing is ordered (embroidery at the ends of the bone casings, originally used to secure the bones; today used more for aesthetic reasons). Lovely in cotton, linen, or our fine cotton-backed satin seen here: Classic Line Fabrics. Embroidered lace at the upper edge adds a pleasant traditional touch as well.
There are two style versions of this corset: Style A - 1877 is represented by the red silk corset seen right top, while Style B - 1891 is represented by the pink plaid silk corset seen below, and the blue-trimmed red rose corset seen right lower. The boning pattern is different in each (Style B has back panel diagonal boning; see right, bottom image) but both styles serve as a push-up style to elevate the bosom. The 1891 style with the diagonal boning at the back is also shorter in back than the 1877 style. This corset was originally designed for wear during horseback riding and therefore is a good choice for posture support as well as for people who will be active while wearing their corset. The 1891 style is popular with historical interpreters and with theatrical costumers because the shorter back makes the corset feel less restrictive and comfortable, especially for those who do not wear a corset often. The 1877 style provides more hip coverage and is a flattering choice on naturally curvy figures. It also has a little more boning for firmer support.
Each looks lovely made in our cotton-backed satin, especially when embellished with outer bone casings and made in creative fabrics such as her pink plaid Style B seen below (this plaid fabric not always available; please inquire about her and our inventory of special fabrics). p>Note that the longer V-shape (sharp point) of the front bottom edge renders a truly wonderful front-view silhouette in this corset. Note also that care must be given when selecting the overbust style to ensure the upper edge horizontal line of the corset will not show beneath the bodice of light-weight bridal gown or dress fabrics.
We will deduct $30 upon receipt of your order in our offices for a single layer corset,
however, note that we recommend the fully double layer fabric and bonding
especially for clients with waistlines 40" and over.
This corset (as with any overbust style ordered at ROMANTASY) includes an interim "muslin" fitting. The muslin is a "rough cut" sample corset made in a single layer of cotton muslin fabric with single (versus double) boning. It provides you an opportunity in person in San Francisco, or my mail to your location, to test and adjust
the fit before final construction.

Overbust Victorian (1877 and 1891 Styles) by Jill Hoverman

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Code: obvjh
Price: $295.00

Shipping Weight: 16.00 pounds

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STYLE B 1891: Plaid silk fabric with ivory silk outer bone casings; slightely pointed lower edge shape.
STYLE B 1891: Back view diagonal boning. STYLE A 1877: V-shape (sharp point) lower edge shape.

STYLE A 1877: Back view, standard height. STYLE A 1877: Rounded lower edge shape.

STYLE A 1877: Ivory cotton-backed satin with 1/2"-wide bones in brown satin outer casings. STYLE B 1891: Rose print Riding Corset with outer bone casings in blue satin, with ruched garter strats.