Description
The plain blousewaist was a very popular style for 1903. It was especially suited to lace, battenburg, or fine fabrics, as the simple cut lets the fabric show itself off. It has a high neck with band collar, to which a stock collar could be buttoned. This pattern has two styles of stock collar: a simple round collar and a stylish pointed collar. The front is without gathers or yoke at the shoulders, but has the generous pouch at the front waist, which helps define the “pigeon breast” look of the period. The sleeves are in bishop shape, with fullness at the back of the wrist, and pointed tabs on the cuffs. A “skirt” holds the pouch in perfect shape, and tucks under the dress skirt. The button closure is in the center back.
Sizes Bust 32-58″ = 80-145 cm and Waist 22-48″ = 45 – 120 cm included.