layers of a victorian dress Constructing Bustle – Historical Sewing 1830's dress layers by Biby95

The sleeves offer some coverage, but the real appeal is in their slightly flared shapenot enough to make layering a blazer or jacket over top difficult, but just enough to add some interest when worn alone

Featuring sheer puffed long sleeves, a cinched empire waist, and flattering ruching, making it perfect for an outdoor wedding

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On the one side we see the sleeveless Dorian tunic reaching only to the feet, with the reduplication over the chest, and the arched line of the fall-over of the dress, where it is pulled up through the girdle