When I first got the gorgeous blue-green cotton that makes up most of this dress home, I realized that it is the color of the background in one of my favorite paintings, Botticelli's "The Birth of Venus." It was originally designed as another magnificent Regency frock, but perhaps as a result of its namesake it ended up being equally believable as a garment from the mid-to-late 1400s.

The beautiful teal color of the bodice and skirt is accented by a fabulous blue scrolling brocade in the short puff sleeves and bodice inset. A lovely gold accented trim wraps the front of the bodice and around the back. The dress closes with hooks and eyes on the side, with a button on the front to complete the wraparound illusion. The center back of the skirt is gathered for a little extra elegance and historical accuracy.

I wore this dress for Easter this year. From a period perspective, it is an evening dress, but it could be equally at home at a picnic, party, or wedding.

SHIPPING. Each of my garments is custom made to fit you. For this reason, please allow 3 weeks for me to make your item, plus shipping time. If you need it sooner, contact me and I will let you know if that's possible. Also, please let me know if you need it by a specific date, even if it's a month or more away, so I can make extra sure to get it to you in time.

SIZING. This gown is custom-sized. To start, please select the size that is closes to you (all measurements in inches):
XS: dress size 0/2, bust 30, under bust 28, natural waist 24, low waist 32, hip 36
S: dress size 2/4, bust 34, under bust 32, natural waist 28, low waist 34, hip 39
M: dress size 6/8, bust 38, under bust 34, natural waist 32, low waist 36, hip 42
L: dress size 10/12, bust 42, under bust 36, natural waist 35, low waist 38, hip 45
XL: dress size 14/16, bust 46, underbust 40, natural waist 39, low waist 42, hip 49
2XL: dress size 18/20, bust 50, underbust 44, natural waist 43, low waist 46, hip 53

Then please send me the following additional measurements:
Bust circumference
Underbust circumference
Underbust to hem (desired skirt length while wearing the shoes you intend to wear with the dress)

CUSTOMIZATION. To request a custom color or alternate fabrics, see my swatch service:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/71570901/swatch-service

Fabrics may vary slightly, but will always be lovely. Thanks for visiting!

Recommended to be worn over a Regency short stays, such as these:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/61094258/byron-regency-corset