A winter gown from the Age of Simplicity. Brocade, short spencer style jacket with gathered and pleated sleeves held with braid detail. Fur (real or fake) collar and cuffs and frog fastening. Braid on shoulder and back seam.- £600 Velvet long sleeved dress has frogging detail down front skirt and bodice. Gathers at skirt back, which falls into a train. Back button fastening and seam trim. Can also be made in organza for summer with a jewelled bodice.