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Photo /users/aendr/whiterabbit/1727 The bottom layer is a linen chemise
Photo /users/aendr/whiterabbit/1728 Over that goes a ruffled petticoat. The ruffles help to hold the skirt out.
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Photo /users/aendr/whiterabbit/1731 Over that goes a decorative forepart, just in the front. This is why there's a gap in the ruffles of the petticoat.
Photo /users/aendr/whiterabbit/1732 The forepart is laced onto the petticoat to hold it in place.
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Photo /users/aendr/whiterabbit/1734 Unlace the gown nearly completely before putting it on.
Photo /users/aendr/whiterabbit/1735 Then put it on.
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Photo /users/aendr/whiterabbit/1738 Then lace it up, the first lace goes across the top from behind, checking both sides of the lace are the same length..
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Photo /users/aendr/whiterabbit/1741 Then lace as you would lace shoes, skipping two each time
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Photo /users/aendr/whiterabbit/1745 When it's part laced, the bust needs to be lifted into the right place (picture NOT shown)
Photo /users/aendr/whiterabbit/1746 Tighten it up to a medium tightness.
Photo /users/aendr/whiterabbit/1747 Then slide the stomacher in - either from the top down or from the bottom up, as shown.
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Photo /users/aendr/whiterabbit/1750 Then tighten up the lacing.
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Photo /users/aendr/whiterabbit/1752 Adjusting bits as required.
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Photo /users/aendr/whiterabbit/1756 Button up the sleeves
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Photo /users/aendr/whiterabbit/1758 Adjust the underskirts
Photo /users/aendr/whiterabbit/1759 Put on the hood (pony tail inside)
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Photo /users/aendr/whiterabbit/1762 Side view
Photo /users/aendr/whiterabbit/1763 Front view
Photo /users/aendr/whiterabbit/1764 Back view
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Photo /users/aendr/whiterabbit/1766 Unlace it all to get out