I've seen the Belle Poque products come up in searches for vintage style dresses on amazon, but I hadn't really tried anything yet so I thought I'd take the opportunity to test out a few of their products.  

                 Belle Poque Women's Vintage Stripes Gothic Victorian Skirt Renaissance Style Falda Blogger Dress Review

 

As you may or may not know about me, I am not only a collector of antique and vintage clothing, I occasionally attend events like festivals and conventions which are mainly steampunk themed and do a little cosplay with the family.  I also have volunteered at a local event in the historic district so I get lots of use from my Victorian/Edwardian clothing.

              


In fact, I have nearly worn out one of my favorite skirts, so I thought it was high time I replaced it just in case the world regains its sanity and festivals and conventions return this year.  Last year I found this exquisite Victorian style blouse and have been waiting for the right skirt to come along.  Since things don't always fall into your lap, I did a little search on Belle Poque and lo and behold, the perfect skirt turned up.

        Belle Poque Women's Vintage Stripes Gothic Victorian Skirt Renaissance Style Falda Blogger Dress Review

 

This skirt costs just under $40 on amazon and for that price you could reasonably expect it to be fair quality.  This skirt delivers more than just fair quality.  It is a nice heavy weight fabric with multiple layers and it has a drawstring at either side on the back so that you can create this lovely gathered look which is perfect for a bustle, or leave it down for a seamless full skirt.
                  


You could add a petticoat for more volume and Belle Poque does sell one for just this type of skirt, but I think it is plenty full the way it is.  Also, (cheat code here) my size was not available in this color, but this was the color I really wanted so I sized up and then took in the elastic at the back for the perfect fit.  Since it's already gathered for the elastic, the alteration is completely unnoticeable.

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Belle Poque has a range of styles from modern to vintage and Victorian.  So, for cosplay, Halloween, or just for fun, this skirt went above and beyond my expectations and I will definitely be trying more Belle Poque fashion in the future--knowing me it will probably be vintage.
                    

 

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