Reproduction Costume Makers for Re-enactment

Retro Repros (Retrospective Reproductions) -These are garments made for example for re-enactments such as Centenaries, Civil War, Medieval Banquets, Christmas and Autumnal Craft Fayres and living history weekends. Fabrics available today are usually used to reproduce costumes as authentically as possible.

Sellers of re-enactment pieces who sell Victorian styled Crinoline, bustle dresses and Leg o' Mutton 1890's items include the reputable website at recollections.biz. Recollections make washable garments to fit modern measurements, as well as being wholesale dealers of re-enactment items.

Reproduction Costume for Re-enactment from

Ball Gown 50245	Taffeta and Velvet Gown 41150	Crinoline Petticoat	Calico Polonaise 50102-3

Fancy Suit 30119	Taffeta 2 Piece Set 50200-1		Bustle Lingerie

Twill Skirt 4807	Twill Skirt and Vest 4897-8	Petticoat 1006	Fancy Satin Suit 4902-3
These are good examples of modern reproduction versions of mid/late Victorian dress. All can be made to figure measurements from XS-XXXXL and in a colour choice from a range of about 4 to 8 shades or patterns. The range also includes saloon wear. You can see more of the range at recollections.biz The bonus of the majority of these dresses is that they can be safely worn for re-enactment and easily laundered after wear. It is not vintage. It is good wearable reproduction costume and can be mixed with vintage items such as shawls, cloaks, parasols, reticules, jabots, old jewellery, shoes, underwear, blouses and hats. I think all costume, whether reproduction or vintage is improved by wearing the correct underwear and all of these garments have available under pieces such as hooped crinoline petticoats, small bustles, over petticoats, trained petticoats, camisoles and long drawers. More variety can be seen at their website
Images courtesy Recollections