Civil War Period Costumes

Help! Civil War Day Costume Question!?
My school has Civil War Day every year. You are supposed to dress up in period clothing. I found the perfect dress… except it’s strapless, which isn’t within my school’s dress code. Authenticity is stressed, so is there any way I could make the dress still look like it’s from the Civil War but stay within dress code? (cheap would be nice too) Please hurry!
Try to find a chiffon top that coordinates with the dress and wear it under the dress. There were actually dress designs very much like this in that era. Have fun and maybe look for a cute matching parasol to carry (small sun umbrella) or even carry a hand fan if you are being a southern belle. Good luck!! : P
Civil War Remembrance at GreenField Village 2008
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Civil War Black Ballroom Dress, USA-Made Period Correct Costume, Womens Clothing $125.95 |
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Civil War Green Ballroom Dress, USA-Made Period Correct Costume, Womens Clothing $125.95 |
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Civil War Tea Dress – Ballroom, USA-Made Period Correct Costume, Womens Clothing $125.95 |
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Gothic Black Satin New Pioneer Renaissance Civil War Sass Victorian Gown Dress Costume SC88505 $300.00 Black satin civil war gown dress. Fully lined satin bodice. Flowing satin skirt. Ruffled sleeve cuff. Neckline and skirt decorated with lace trim. Satin bow and short zipper closure at back…. |
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Adult Mens Colonial Costume Shirt with Ruffled Ascot Aristocratic tan shirt features billowing sleeves, button collar and ruffled ascot. Perfect for your colonial or other period costume. (Please note: shirt is actually tan/off white in color.)… |
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Women’s Plus Size Civil War Era Theater Dress $599.99 If you enjoy historical reenactments or belong to a theater group and need a great costume that can withstand excessive wearing then this costume is just for you. Made domestically in the USA these costumes have never been returned for quality or sizing issues. Buy with confidence knowing your play about the will look incredible in this green and white Civil War Era plus size costume dress. Sizing… |
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Civil War Period Doll Clothes Pattern in 2 Sizes: For 18 American Girl Dolls and for 18 Slim Dolls $9.95 Doll Clothes Sewing Pattern for 1860’s Civil War period Dress and Walking Suit. Includes components and sewing instructions for two popular size dolls: the American Girl dolls and the 18 in Slim Dolls like Magic Attic and Carpatina, Printed in USA… |
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Child Small (Size 4-6, 3-4 Yrs) – General Robert E Lee Costume (Hat and Weapons not included) $32.89 Whether it be for a Play or a Special Event or Parade, we’ve found this costume suits the occasion!… |