BLACK BEAR HISTORICAL CLOTHING
Bodices
(Ladies Vest)
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Bodice is an 18th century term for a Woman’s Vest. These were worn over the chemise and were recognized as part of a proper dressed woman. They were fitted to the body and are sleeveless. Our Bodice is printed fabric on the outside and are lined with coordinating solid color fabric. They are reversible. They are closed in the front by lacing a ribbon.
English Bodices
French Bodice
The French Bodice is waist length.
The English Bodice is longer and falls over the hips.
Our Bodices come in small, medium, large, x-large, 2x-large, 3x-large, 4x-large.
Fabrics and Colors
100 % Cotton in prints and solid colors.
Many colors and patterns are available; contact us for fabrics in stock.
Check out our sizing chart below for your size
English and French Sizing Chart
| Size | 0/1 | 2/4 | 6/8 | 10/12 | 14/16 | 18/20 | 22/24 | 26/28 | 30/32 | 34/36 |
| Chest | 25-27 | 29-31 | 32-34 | 34-39 | 41-43 | 45-47 | 49-51 | 53-55 | 57-59 | 61-63 |
| Waist | 21-23 | 24-26 | 29-31 | 32-34 | 37-39 | 41-43 | 45-47 | 50-52 | 54-56 | 58-60 |
Please contact with any questions ,or orders that you may have we pride ourselves on quick replies bbclothing@ruralnet.org
| Price List | Cotton | Wool | Silk | Linen | Velvet | Shipping |
| English Bodice | $35.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | Free for the USA |
| English Bodice w/ Boning | $50.00 | $ | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | Free for the USA |
| French Bodice | $35.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | Free for the USA |
| French Bodice w/ Boning | $50.00 | $ | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | Free for the USA |
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