The Blue Parrot -- Bringing History to Life

We have Gowns for sale,

Gowns for rent,

And, we can make a custom gown

or day dress for you

Gowns
For Sale

Victorian Gown Designed by Gretchen Spiess

Gretchen Spiess
Wearing a Victorian Gown
She Designed and Made

Gretchen Spiess of the Golden Needle, a professional costume designer of 36 years, can make you the period costume you have always wanted, including a pattern custom designed for you.

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Cream Brocade Skirt
The brocade skirt has a pleated flounce which raises gracefully toward the back of the skirt. It has matching covered buttons. Polyester blend.
1901 to 1910 (from an original 1905 pattern)
Waist 40 Length 40 (can be altered smaller)
$125.00

Light Green Brocade Skirt

SOLD
This skirt makes any waist look smaller with it’s flat front and full hem line. The fullness is all in the back with elegant pleats. This skirt is perfect for your leg o’ mutton blouse. Polyester blend.
1890 to 1900 ( the basic pattern of the time)
Waist 33 length 41 (can be altered smaller or larger)
$115.00

Ecru Print Cotton Skirt
The skirt has a gathered flounce which raises gracefully toward the back of the skirt. The print has pale pink, soft blue and seafoam green. Six gold filigree buttons decorate the front panel. 100% cotton.
1901 to 1910 (a variation on an original 1905 pattern)
Waist 36 Length 40 (can be altered smaller)
$115.00

Blue Brocade and Lace skirt.
The brocade top skirt has a scalloped edge with covered buttons and swoops gracefully up in the back to reveal more of the underskirt. The underskirt is of lace ruffles has scalloped edge to match top skirt. 100% polyester.
1901 to 1910 (a variation on an original 1905 pattern)
Waist 34 Length 40 (can be altered smaller)
$150.00

Ivory Brocade Skirt
This skirt makes any waist look smaller with it’s flat front and full hem line. Lace inserts on the front seams add a touch of elegance. The fullness is all in the back with graceful pleats. This skirt is perfect for your leg o’ mutton blouse. Polyester blend.
1890 to 1900 ( the basic pattern of the time)
Waist 33 length 41 (can be altered smaller or larger)
$125.00

Red Print Cotton Skirt
The skirt has a box pleated flounce with a contrasting fabric that is revealed when the wearer moves. The flounce rises gracefully toward the back of the skirt. Covered buttons in the contrasting fabric accent the front of the skirt. 100% cotton.
1901 to 1910 (a variation on an original 1905 pattern)
Waist 31 Length 41 (can be altered smaller)
$125.00

Dark Green Damask Ball Skirt
This is a simple ball skirt made breathtaking by the stunning fabric. The fabric has a 12 foot repeat so the front of the skirt is different from the 2 matching back panels. There is enough fabric for a bodice, cut so the pattern of the fabric will fit perfectly. The waistband is of crepe backed satin. Polyester blend.
1845 to 1865
Waist 33 length 45
$150
If you would like me to make a coordinating bodice, it would be from an original pattern and fully boned.
Bodice $200 extra

Gowns
For Rent

Our rental gowns are intended to meet a need for a gown in a hurry, or for less money, and especially for the Victorian Ball. We have various sizes, but would not be able to fit everyone. The gowns rent from $40 to $85. The ball gown that Joyce wore to last year's ball in Virginia City is for rent this year for $85, as seen in the photograph. It is a size 12-14.

A deposit check is taken for the purchase price of the gown, and held until it is returned in the same condition as when rented.

Most of the rental gowns may also be purchased at a discounted price, as they are not new.

For more information, contact Gretchen for the custom made gowns, and contact either Gretchen or Joyce for the rental gowns, at (406)777-0520 or info@VictorianLadiesTeaGuild.com.

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Model Wearing a Modern Gown Converted to Victorian Style by Gretchen Spiess

Victorian Ball Gown for Rent Modeled by Joyce Carr

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