These are samples of our most basic pannier style gown - made from satin and lace. Prices for these gowns start at roughly $4-500 and can be customized in a rainbow of satin colors. We can create any style of 18th century clothing the Robe a 'langlaise and other historical reproductions.

 

These are samples of a slightly more elaborate design, using satin and velvet for a very rich, lush appearance. Perfect for holiday events and masquerade balls. Prices for a plush velvet and satin Rococo gown start in the $500 range and can be completely customized to your color specifications and style requests.

 

Special thanks to Megan for submitting a lovely photo of herself wearing her original VMS panier gown!

Customer and friend Allison Smith from the UK models her latest Very Merry Seamstress purchase, an elaborate tasseled liquid gold 18c Rococo gown. More pictures below . . .

18th century Panier (Rococo) Gowns were made famous by Marie Antoinette, Mme. Pompadour and a few other notable women. During the Rococco era, everything was over the top - hairstyles, clothing, and jewels. For these magnificent creations, there is no such thing as "too much." Most of the example gowns on this site were created for theatrical purposes and are not historically accurate - although we can absolutely create a historical reproduction to any level of historical accuracy required.

Click on any image for a larger view - be sure to scroll all the way down to see a few samples of past gowns we've made.