Women wear many styles for gowns. The outfits have changed from year to year. There are many layers in civil war gowns making them the most complex. A dress is made up of seven different layers. To wear a dress like this you will need time and patients. Civil War Gowns
The bloomers or the pantalets would be the first thing to put on. These would be made of cotton. The length is between the knee and the ankle depending upon your outfit. A young lady wears them shorter than a mature woman.
The chemise would be worn next. This was a shear frock similar to a slip or a nightdress. This would also be made from cotton. Its purpose is to keep your bodily oils away from the corset. Corsets were also known to pinch and the chemise would help ease this.
A corset cannot help you get a thinner waist or larger breasts. They were intended to produce an even line starting at the waist and finishing at the breasts. Cotton and whale bone were used in the making. The front had a fastener with eye clasps. They had lace in the rear which needed to be laced.
A camisole would be next so it could shield the corset. Cotton is what it was prepared from. The corset was not easy to clean; therefore you did your best to not get it dirty. Colors washed out or were rubbed away.
Next there was the under petticoat which was normally white cotton. This was worn under the hoop to preserve modesty. Then there was the hoop, this is what gives a southern belle her look. Then came the over petticoat. These were worn over the hoops to help conceal them.
Last but not least the bodice along with a skirt is put on. What you were doing that day would determine the kind of skirt you were to wear. There are a lot of layers for civil war gowns and it is hard to believe women would want to wear them.
The bloomers or the pantalets would be the first thing to put on. These would be made of cotton. The length is between the knee and the ankle depending upon your outfit. A young lady wears them shorter than a mature woman.
The chemise would be worn next. This was a shear frock similar to a slip or a nightdress. This would also be made from cotton. Its purpose is to keep your bodily oils away from the corset. Corsets were also known to pinch and the chemise would help ease this.
A corset cannot help you get a thinner waist or larger breasts. They were intended to produce an even line starting at the waist and finishing at the breasts. Cotton and whale bone were used in the making. The front had a fastener with eye clasps. They had lace in the rear which needed to be laced.
A camisole would be next so it could shield the corset. Cotton is what it was prepared from. The corset was not easy to clean; therefore you did your best to not get it dirty. Colors washed out or were rubbed away.
Next there was the under petticoat which was normally white cotton. This was worn under the hoop to preserve modesty. Then there was the hoop, this is what gives a southern belle her look. Then came the over petticoat. These were worn over the hoops to help conceal them.
Last but not least the bodice along with a skirt is put on. What you were doing that day would determine the kind of skirt you were to wear. There are a lot of layers for civil war gowns and it is hard to believe women would want to wear them.
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