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Where To Find Titanic Reproduction Dresses
Finding a Titanic reproduction dress for your next historical party or event is easy once you know what your options are. Your budget for the dress will probably be the greatest determination of which option you choose.
The following are four ways to find the perfect Titanic era dress for you.
1. Buy a pre-made costume dress. You can find a few pre-made costume dresses online at Costume Supply sites. These are not your cheap "Halloween" variety costumes. They are nice costumes often used for theater productions or for reenactments. Many of them come with matching hats, gloves, parasols or other accessories. The cost will be $200-$400 depending on the style. Look for "Titanic, "Edwardian", "Turn of the Century", or "My Fair Lady" for the best costume matches. Because costumes may not be in stock you may have to wait 2-3 weeks while one is special ordered for you.
2. Buy a pre-made vintage inspired dress. If you want the look of a Titanic dress but not a costume, you can find many boutique or designer gowns inspired by 1910's Edwardian fashion. Most dresses in this category are not reproduction dresses. Nataya is one designer who is easy to find online. If you want a unique but more reproduction quality costume, you can check the listings at sites like eBay and etsy.com. Look for dresses labeled "Edwardian" or "Titanic".
3. Have a dress custom made for you. If you do not like the pre-made dress choices or have a particular style and color dress you want then you may want to hire a dressmaker. Be careful when hiring a local tailor or a friend. Sewing historical dresses is an art that is best left to those with experience. You can find many talented dress makers online at ebay or etsy.com or by doing a general internet search for "Custom Titanic Dress." Hiring help is probably your most expensive and time consuming option. A good dress maker will work with you to choose a pattern and material that suit your budget. They will also be able to do live fittings with you if you live nearby. The cost for a custom gown can range from $300-1000.
4. Make your own dress. If you have dress sewing experience you can choose a pattern and materials and make your own dress. You may be able to find a pattern at your local fabric store but most likely you will need to find one online. Historical pattern makers like Past Patterns, Patterns of the Past and Laughing Moon make dress patterns from the 1900-1920's. Cost of the patterns is around $20. Simplicity made a Titanic reproduction dress pattern that looked like two of Rose's dresses in the movie "Titanic". You may be able to find an original pattern through a vintage pattern reseller.
If you do not have sewing skills you can still put together a nice Titanic reproduction dress from at second hand, bridal or antique clothing stores. Go in with a few photos of dresses you like and see if the staff can help you piece something together. Piecing a dress together form vintage finds can results in the most fun and budget friendly options.
About the Author
Debbie enjoys researching and making historical costumes. For more information on finding Titanic reproduction dresses and accessories visit the Titanic Dresses lens or start shopping at the Edwardian Women's Fashion Shop.
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