On Oct 21, 2013, at 5:15 AM, michaeljdeib...@gmail.com wrote:
Elastic panels could help bit perhaps adapting the style would be better. A mesh or sports corset might provide enough give while also providing enough support for the period.
The problem there, though, is that the gown worn over a corset does not have any give to it. The corset creates a smooth line for the gown to fit. If the corset stretches, the gown would also need a stretch section or a pleat to handle it. Is there a 19thC version of a Watteau back for a gown?
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