by Robyn House
There are many different gowns for women. The styles have changed a lot over the years. The most complicated to wear would be the layers in the civil war gowns. There are seven layers in total which make up a dress. It would take some time and help to get into a dress. <A href="http://www.greenmountaingarb.com">Civil War Gowns</A>
The pantalets or the bloomers go on first. These were prepared with cotton. The measurement is different depending upon which outfit you are wearing. They are usually shorter on a younger lady.
The chemise would be worn next. This was a shear frock similar to a slip or a nightdress. This would also be made from cotton. Its purpose is to keep your bodily oils away from the corset. Corsets were also known to pinch and the chemise would help ease this.
A corset does not aid in getting a smaller waist or enlarging the breasts. They were made to make the area between the chest and stomach look flat and smooth. They were finished from cotton and whale bone. They had eye clasps with hooks on the front. They were tied in the back.
Next was a camisole made to wrap around the corset. Like all the other material this too comes from cotton. Women would protect the corset from getting it dirty as it was not easy to wash. Colors would often fade or just rubbed off.
Next there was the under petticoat which was normally white cotton. This was worn under the hoop to preserve modesty. Then there was the hoop, this is what gives a southern belle her look. Then came the over petticoat. These were worn over the hoops to help conceal them.
Last but not least the bodice along with a skirt is put on. What you were doing that day would determine the kind of skirt you were to wear. There are a lot of layers for civil war gowns and it is hard to believe women would want to wear them.
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