Victorian-Inspired White Bustle Petticoat

Create rounded rear fullness beneath a costume skirt with this white Victorian-inspired bustle petticoat. Its open front, waist ties, and long fabric-covered rear section distinguish it from a full circular hoop skirt. A gathered lower flounce and lace-like edging finish the silhouette.

Design & Styling

The photographs show curved horizontal support channels across the back, with trim following the open front edges and lower flounce. The supplier lists cotton and polyester as the fabric materials. Tie the bustle at the waist beneath a skirt cut to accommodate rear volume, then combine it with a bodice and draped overskirt for theatrical costuming or a historical-inspired photoshoot. It can also serve as a foundation for Victorian-inspired steampunk styling.

Your purchase includes one bustle petticoat, not a complete outfit. The dress form and stand are display props and are not included. The final skirt outline depends on the cut and weight of the clothing worn over the support.

Size & Fit

The supplier's measurement image labels a waist range of 55–150 cm and an overall length of 107 cm. Compare these with your waist and planned skirt length. The stated waist range is a supplier sizing guide, not a guarantee of identical rear coverage throughout the range.

Inch measurements are approximate conversions.

Historical Inspiration

This is a modern costume interpretation of the rear-projecting bustle silhouette associated with the 1870s and 1880s, within the Victorian era. It is not presented as an exact reproduction of a surviving period garment.

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Complete the Look

Build the upper half of a modern Victorian-inspired costume with a white or black ruffled blouse, then add your own outer skirt cut for this support's rear fullness and length. Select a blouse option by its photograph on the linked listing; the burgundy skirt pictured in the tile is separately sold and is not recommended here as a tested fit over this bustle. Blouse and bustle are separate purchases, with independent sizing. Add your own footwear and accessories. This is costume styling, not an authenticated period ensemble.

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