| Gowns at half the couture price or less. Much as I would love to keep hundreds of sample gowns and tutus in my studio for made-to-measure clients to experiment with, I'm afraid there simply is not the space! I constantly have ideas for new gown designs and run the risk of nowhere to display them! Therefore, several studio sample gowns and prototypes have been dramatically reduced in price to make room for new collections. Most of these samples have been made to fit a size 10/12 display stand and will fit someone with measurements of:
bust:33"-36", true waist:26"-29", upper hip:31"-33", lower hip:34"-37",
upper arm:9"-11", forearm: 9"-10", upperarm length:22", underarm length:19", length from true waist to hem approx. 44" (will fit 5' to 5'5").
Lower hip measurements are taken with the tape-measure around the widest part of the hips. Any exceptions to this will be indicated
Click on first image to see entire page if relevant. These gowns are in a very good state of repair - sometimes a size 10 sample gown has appealed to several larger ladies to order from, but has in fact never been worn. Others have only been worn for photos. If in doubt they will have been dry-cleaned. Gowns containing antique fabrics or embellishments are unique one-offs and should be appreciated as such - e.g. anomalies of embroidery in a stunning indian textile is part of its beauty. The price, as shown, does not include a fitting, unlike made-to-measure orders. Do check if you are unsure about the measurements. I could offer appointments to try these items, but the price would then have to rise and the quality of the garment would be lost. Cheques are accepted made out to Theresa Blake. Please contact for further details. UK only. Updated: 03.01.10 |
 Fantasy Medieval Wedding Dress |
 chest: 33"-35"; waist 26"-28"; low hip 36" max (straight underskirt) |
 Brocade bodice and
silk chiffon skirts over
fitted straight underskirt |
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£500 plus postage
|
 "Evelyn" |
 chest: 33"-36"; waist 26"-29"; low hip 35"-39"
|
 Purple-gold brocade
corset bodice
and gold silk skirt |
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£550 plus postage |
 "Floribunda" |
 chest: 33"-35"; waist 26"-28"; low hip 35"-37"
|
 Embroidered silk with flowers
corset-style bodice
and tulle/lace skirt |
 Now
£600 plus postage |
 "Raffaella" variation |
 chest: 33"-36"; waist 27"-30"; low hip 36"-39"
|
 Embroidered silk with velvet
corset-style bodice
and lace skirt |
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£500 plus postage |
 "Tissot" |
 chest: 37-39"; waist 31"-32"; low hip 37"-40"
|
 Bustled-up back
of silver wedding
gown |
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£600 plus postage |
 Charles II
Restoration Gown |
 chest: 33-37"; waist 27"-32"; low hip 35"-40"
|
 Lacing detail |
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£700 |
 "Violetta"
Original sample
|
 chest: 33"-35.5"; waist 26"-29"; low hip 35"-39"
|
 Silk corseted gown with
heavily beaded detailing
and silver lace trims
|
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£600 plus postage |
 "Miranda"
Original sample
|
 chest: 33"-37"; waist 26"-29"; low hip 35"-39"
|
 Silk damask 18th century
style corseted gown
|
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£600 plus postage |
 "Silver velvet"
Original sample
|
 chest: 33"-36"; waist 26"-29"; low hip 35"-39"
|
 Silver crushed velvet
corset detailing
|
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£250 plus postage |
 "Baroque"
Viewed/ Unworn
|
 chest: 33"-35.5"; waist 26"-28.5"; low-hip 35"-38"
|
 Mint condition corseted period style gown with
heavily beaded detailing
and gold lace sleeves
|
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£800 plus postage |
 "Rococo"
|
 chest: 33"-36"; waist 26"-29"; low-hip 35"-39" |
 18th century style corset
tulle skirts
|
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£600 plus postage
|
 Dance costume
|
 Contact for measurement details
Approx. 14 |
 Corseted dance costume
in brocade and lace
|
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£195 plus postage |
 Floral headdress
|
 Pink, red, gold, roses and silk flowers |
|
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£35 plus postage | |
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