Velvet / Jacquard "Hunts"

This set of "hunts" includes a gored skirt of alternating forest-green Fidelio velvet and jacquard, accented with cranberry ribbon trim and a deep hem facing of cranberry satin.  The bodice is figured forest-green velvet with epaulets and "stomacher" of jacquard, the latter laced over by cranberry cording.  Trim is also cranberry ribbon.  Variations on this bodice might include dags or a center panel that ties at the front sides to cover the lacing, thus giving the bodice a more "noble" appearance while preserving the ease of front-lacing for those who have no lady-in-waiting to lace them up the back!   The bodice as shown costs about $750 and is a straight-seam design  (less fitted than others I make).  The skirt is priced from $900-$1050 without the hem facing and $1250-$1300 with it.