This high fashion 1880s style two piece polonaise dress is designed and

created for the young lady reenactor who has out grown that

 "Little House on the Prairie" cotton dress, and has no intention of ever going back!!!

The polonaise and skirt are made of bronze coloured silk dupioni trimmed in black lace and black brocade. The two pieces are lined in cotton. The polonaise is closed in front with metal faux antique buttons and black snaps. The belt features an antique buckle. The overall length of this outfit is 48 inches (as shown). The polonaise length is 44 inches. The bust is 35 inches, the shoulder width is 15 inches, and the sleeve length is 19 inches. The belt is 27 inches. The skirt waist is 25 1/2 inches and length is 32 inches. The fetching black straw hat, trimmed in silk and embroidered net, is included.