Fabrics

For my fabric choices I wanted to stay quite close to what would have been used at the time, but also a fabric that would be suitable for a theatrical costume.

For the main fabric I have chosen a polyester/silk blend. This is not as expensive as the pure silk, so it can be cheaply replaced when worn out.

The top fabric is a thin muslin, which would have been used in garments of the time.

The evening dresses of wealthier people were usually white, however I have gone for sage green for the main fabric with white muslin over the top, as plain white costumes do not react well under stage lighting from the audience's perspective.