Period Underpinnings

Proper foundation garments can make or
break a period garment. They are an extremely important
part of depicting fashions of the period.


Denise Nadine Design offers a wide selection of underpinnings, including: hoops, bustles, petticoats, chemises, and more.

Also available: Drawers, chemises, corset covers, petticoats.

New! View a historical time line of the various types of skirt understructures used throughout the Victorian era to create the shapes and styles! Click Here!


1860-1866 Hoop
Flat front, extended back elliptical. $150.00

Cicumference at bottom: 130"



Elliptical Hoop Side View


Bustle Petticoat
Coat with layers of ruffles and waist tie. Fits over the top of the bustle (shown below) Kona cotton. $85.00

1858-1860's Hoop
Dome shaped back, flat front. $150.00

Circumference at bottom: 116"


1858-1860's Hoop
Front View

1858-1860's Back View



Bustle
Cotton with metal boning & lace. $85.00