Horseshoes
Ready-made clothing for the serious Reenactor
Frequently asked Questions
Horseshoes Ready-made clothing for the serious Reenactor
Frequently asked Questions
Sizing Chart | Fabrics | Dress
Availability | Reserving a Dress | Our "Promise"
| Payment
Horseshoes Ready-Made Historical Clothing are sized by Bust Measurement. This is not your bra size!
Bust
Waist
Hip
32
26
36
34
27
37
36
28
38
39
31
42
41
33
44
43
35
46
45
39
48
47
42
50
49
44
52
51
48
54
These dresses are sold "as is" but they can easily be adjusted by a knowledgeable
seamstress if the measurements are not quite "perfect" Some things to remember It is much easier to "take down" a dress that is too large than let out one that
is too small. Order by bust Measurement- notify me if waist measurement is larger than the standard given for that
bust size- IF I have time and resources I will enlarge (or take it down) at no extra charge, sometimes this may
not be possible but I will try to work with you if I possibly can. Fittings are not included with the price unless prior arrangements are made or description
specifically states so. These are "off -the-rack dresses" this helps keep the price down! Please do not
expect a tailor fit from these dresses, although I have found my dress sizings to fit most ladies.
please us a tape measure to measure Bust at fullest point!
Most of our "Horseshoes" dresses are made from either natural fabrics or fabrics
accepted as "substitutes" through most reenactment circles. I look for quality fabrics that will wear
and wash well. When there is a variation (and there sometimes is) I will state so in the item description.
Periodically I find synthetic fabrics that carry out the "look" of the Victorian Era so well and are
so affordable I can't resist them. I will not sell them to you as something they are not. Cheaper fabrics will
reflect in cheaper dress prices, I feel my prices are honest and relate to time involved and fabric costs.
These are ready-mades and as such what is available is what is online. Sometimes, though,
I do have one in current production. If you don't see what you want or your size please e-mail
me with your Bust measure and time period involved. If I have a lull in my schedule I may be able to get you
a Horseshoes design out in a timely manner, or, it may be I happen to have a dress that suits on the cutting table
or in the finishing stages. Sorry, you won't get much choice in the design- but I will promise a beautiful, well
made dress at a competitive price.
Do you see a dress you like? Please Call evenings at 598-825-3374or drop me an e-mail
to reserve it until further arrangements can be made. I will hold a dress for 4-7 days at your request.
We WILL Honestly Represent our Dresses- You CAN trust us. The Cut of the Dresses will be Historically Correct for the Time Period Designated. We will not use Velcro, zippers or other blatant anachronisms in our Dresses We will To the Best of Our Knowledge Honestly Represent Fiber Content of Fabrics and Fabric
Descriptions used in Our Dresses. Sewing Methods will result in a Strong-well made garment, seams that might show will be of
a period correct finish(sleeve- skirt seams), inside seams will be finished with a serger for durability. Outward
appearances will be a good period look. Buttonholes and hems will be machine done unless otherwise noted.
We will accept:
Money orders,
Paypal
Visa, Mastercard
or personal Checks.
Dresses paid for by Personal checks will be held until the check clears the bank
(this may add 2-4 weeks to delivery time).
I am sorry about this policy, we have had a few bad checks
as of late and being a small business,
really can't afford to be out the time and money.
Please include shipping charges as listed on item.
E-mail me if you are ordering several items- I may be able to reduce the shipping charges a bit.