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Buying a Costume

If you can afford it, having your own costume made by an expert will give you the best result, and can be worth it if you will be wearing it often.

However, bespoke tailored clothes are a considerable investment. Some outfits, particularly military ones with lots of gold braid and special headgear, can easily cost over £1,000. This also means that you will want them to be properly authentic. However, some ready-made costumes are available and there are some expert individuals who will make you an authentic bespoke outfit at more moderate cost.

We are always looking to expand our lists, for the benefit of everybody.

A list of Places to Buy Regency Costumes or Accessories

(Suggested by our Visitors)

'Complete Costumes' - www.complete-costumes.co.uk
http://complete-costumes.co.uk/costume-shop/index.php/s/all/
I recently bought a beautifully made white muslin day gown from 'Complete Costumes' for myself and a Regency tailcoat for my husband from their 'buy' section on their website. Both were made using natural authentic fabrics such as cotton and muslin and they were both made within two weeks. I would definitely purchase from them again - they are reasonably priced and their customer service is excellent! I understand they also hire Regency clothing and they are bookable via their website and can be sent throughout the UK. For purchases they are happy to send worldwide too!
Regency Dresses, Corsets, Underwear, Bonnets and Outerwear
Reasonable prices
Brilliant at sourcing fine Indian fabric
Makes beautiful bespoke and 'off-the-peg' historical reproduction Regency gowns.
Costumes by Cloisters (formerly Cloisters Inspirations UK)
http://costumesbycloisters.com
Designers & creators of Regency costumes for women, men & children. Quality creations at affordable prices. Full bespoke service provided, or purchase from our online store. Dresses, gowns, spencers, pelisse, tailcoats, period shirts, fall front breeches, waistcoats, et al.
Regency and Historical costumes
For Purchase Man's coat from £300 Ladies gown from £100 Man's shirt from £35 Ladies' Spencer, Georgian Top Hat, Waistcoat
Dancing Shoes for men and ladies
Harr Shoes (Germany)
http://www.harr-shoes.com
Reproduction period shoes
Beautiful regency style evening dress, wedding dress from ieie Bridal. Also accepts custom dress orders. These are modern dresses so check for zips and that there is enough fullness in the back.
Jas. Townsend and son inc
https://www.jas-townsend.com/
A wide range of clothing and other goods appropriate for 1750 to 1840 -
Under Directory/Retailers, gives addresses for many dance suppliers - e.g. Gamba, Katz, Bloch
I bought a day dress and a double gown which were beautifully made at a truly convenient price. One can choose among ready made and made-to-order clothes. Upon order Mrs. Papendick will send photos of fabrics to choose among and will provide great assistance during the whole process. She also has shops on Etsy and E-Bay.
Ostrich and other feathers
Quartermaster Stores supply and make items across a variety of eras.
Regency women's wear: Dresses, Headwear and Outerwear.
19th Century shoes and boots
Handsewn boots and shoes
beautiful handmade garments for ladies and gents
Sherri Light at Farthingale Historical Hats
http://www.farthingalehistoricalhats.co.uk.
The cheapest she does is a trimmed bergere (a Georgian hat, fine for 1800) at £20, with simple trimmed straw bonnets and velvet soft hats at £35 plus postage, and fancy silk bonnets at lots more! She can make things to match an outfit. Make sure you specify that you want silk ribbons etc, or you may end up with trimmings from nylon etc. Sherri also supplis antique parasols.
Canadian company - Purveyors of finest quality goods for lovers of heritage, historical, and reproduction items. Sells a wide range of items including silk stockings, sewing patterns, Military re-enactment, etc.
Stitch and Stitchability & Another Era by Emma
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/AnotherEraByEmma
Handmade historical clothing for men and women, Undergarments, Dresses, Outerwear, Tailcoats, Breeches, Busks and accessories, ships worldwide.
Professional Czech Stone supplier for Hotfix and NON hotfix type.Their stone are well polished with affordable price,especially for the Crystal AB items
Expensive old and antique buttons
Fans, Parasols and canes. Men's shirts. Ladies' Linen Chemise, Gloves Men's and ladies' Linen buttons & buckles. Feathers, Top Hats, Over knee stockings
They do custom period wigs and hairpieces also sells on ebay under name wigstylesdesign . 18 years of hairstyling
Authentic ~ Hand finished ~ Quality Made Clothing
Historically Detailed Gowns and Accessories
Vtaca International
http://www.vtaca.com
Ballet shoes, Jazz shoes, Gloves

We are always looking to expand our lists, for the benefit of everybody.



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