Civil War Set: Skirt, Guimpe (Blouse), Swiss Bodice Woman's Size Small New

Description

This three piece set is sized
Small
(Bust 34", Waist 32".) This is a new set and has never been worn.  It consists of a skirt, guimpe (blouse),  and Swiss Body (vest).
The skirt is made of 100% cotton broadcloth in a teal. It is
made with a double opening, the waistband is made in two sections, front and back.  The side openings can be left open and used with a period "pocket" or snaps or hooks and eyes can be added to keep them closed. It fastens inside at the front at both sides of waist using two buttons and inside button holes. The buttons can easy be moved to accommodate changes in waist size. The waist band measures 32". The skirt is 41" long with a simple 3" wide  turned hem. The hem circumference id 150" around.
The vest-like Swiss body is made of 100% cotton in a multi-colored pattern of diamond shapes in shades of  teal,
forest
green, ruby, peach, cream and tan.  It is lined with teal 100% cotton. The  close fitting Swiss body is a charming and figure flattering item which has a lowered square neckline and
buttons
up the front with vintage
iridescent
glass buttons. The lower neckline frames a pretty blouse. It has small rounded sleeve caps and the back is lengthened to form a flirty
peplum
that drapes across the back of the skirt. The peplum is accented with a tab with matching  buttons at the back waistline. The neckline is cut high enough to be worn in the evening without the blouse as a dinner dress.
The guimpe body or blouse is made of pure white 100% cotton.
The garment basically fits only at the neck and wrists with full puffy sleeves and a keyhole opening with button closure at the back neck. The use of lots of fabric in the guimpe would be a sign of status. It is not made to be worn alone with a skirt, that was simply not done by "women of quality." Fashion forward younger women were beginning to wear skirts and guimpes  (and
Garibaldi
blouses) with decorative Medici belts and waists alone. The guimpe
buttons at the neckline and wrists with vintage milky white glass buttons.
The raglan style sleeve it easy to wear under variety of tops. The fullness of the blouse can be laid into lovely pleats when worn under any lower cut bodice or waist.  The puffy, full sleeves make an attractive display in the place of undersleeves or sleeve
jockeys
.
I suggest it be cold water washed and hang dried. The glass buttons are easy to break in the drier.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Thanks for looking and Happy eBaying!