Venetian Rococo Gown – 18th Century Masquerade Dress

A dramatic Venetian Rococo gown inspired by 18th-century court fashion, created for Venice Carnival, masquerade balls, historical events and theatrical occasions. This handmade historical-inspired design combines a structured boned corset, a full skirt and rich decorative detailing to create a striking silhouette worthy of a Venetian palazzo.

Designed for clients seeking a costume of higher impact and quality, this gown offers the visual language of eighteenth-century dress in a made-to-order DressCon piece. It can be ordered in a standard size or made to measure, with optional accessories depending on your preferred configuration.

Design & Construction

The gown is built around a fitted bodice with internal boning and adjustable back lacing. A modesty panel sits beneath the lacing for coverage while preserving the structured corseted appearance. The skirt is designed for generous volume and a strong court-inspired silhouette.

The overall look is inspired by the broader world of Rococo and eighteenth-century dress rather than presented as a strict museum reproduction of a single historical garment.

What Is Included

• Venetian Rococo-inspired gown
• Structured boned corset bodice
• Back lacing
• Modesty panel
• Full decorative skirt

Optional elements: pannier and necklace, depending on the selected configuration.

Fit & Sizing

This gown is available in standard DressCon sizing or as a made-to-measure garment at no additional sizing fee. Choose the standard size that best matches your bust and waist measurements. If your measurements fall between sizes, or if you prefer a more individual fit, choose Made to Measure.

DressCon Size Guide

For made-to-measure orders, please prepare: bust, waist, hips, total height, shoulder-to-waist, waist-to-floor, shoulder width, bicep circumference and sleeve length. Wrist and neck circumference can be added when useful for the selected design.

Silhouette & Understructure

This design can be worn with a softer volume, but for the full eighteenth-century-inspired effect we recommend a pannier. A pannier creates the wider side silhouette associated with Rococo court dress and makes a dramatic difference in the final look.

Materials & Details

Materials may vary slightly depending on the exact version and customisation chosen, but the design is conceived to prioritise structure, visual richness and a strong historical-inspired silhouette.

Compatible fabrics from the DressCon Historical Fabric Archive can be selected directly from the fabric options shown on this product.

Perfect For

• Venice Carnival
• Venetian masquerade balls
• Rococo and 18th-century inspired events
• Historical costume photography
• Theatre and stage productions
• Period-themed galas and weddings
• Collectors of handmade historical-inspired gowns

Customisation

You may order this gown in a standard size or made to measure. If you need the gown for a specific event date, you can also provide that information during the ordering process.

This design is connected to the DressCon Historical Fabric Archive, allowing you to choose from compatible eighteenth-century-inspired textile patterns for Venice and Rococo styling.

Production & Delivery

Each DressCon gown is made to order. Production time varies depending on workload, customisation and seasonal demand.

If you need the gown for a specific or approaching date, please tell us. Venice Carnival orders needed within approximately two months may require review before payment so that production and delivery timing can be confirmed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the pannier included?

The pannier is optional unless explicitly selected with the gown.

Can this gown be made to measure?

Yes. Made-to-measure sizing is available with no additional sizing fee.

Is this suitable for Venice Carnival?

Yes. This design is particularly suited to Venice Carnival, masquerade events and dramatic historical-inspired styling.

Is this an exact historical reproduction?

No. It is a handmade historical-inspired gown influenced by Rococo and eighteenth-century court dress.

Can I choose another fabric?

Yes. Select one of the compatible DressCon Historical Fabric Archive options shown on the product page. Additional compatible fabrics may be introduced over time.