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Hello and welcome! I hope you receive your doll quickly and flawlessly. She'll look gorgeous in a beautiful dress. I'm not sure if you've browsed yet, but I found some dresses on Legenddoll and Alice's; they're both great dealers and have a nice collection of clothes, dolls, and accessories. I personally don't have any experience with custom clothes makers, but I'm certain there are people on DoA that do and can recommend someone.
Here are some dresses that have similarities with Victorian style, though I'm no expert.
https://www.acbjd.com/hjg031-p-16138.html?cPath=3_28
https://www.acbjd.com/mug087-p-12217.html?cPath=3_28
1/3 Clothes BJD Girl Pink Dress for SD16/SDGR Ball-jointed Doll - Legenddoll
Gem of Doll also has some absolutely gorgeous outfits for their dolls that they sell separately: http://www.gemofdoll.com/

 

Hello and welcome to the DoA! And congratulations on purchasing your first doll.

The thing with BJD clothing is that Victorian style clothing is very commonly incorporated but not actually called Victorian. Maybe about 20-30 years ago Victorian outfits would have been easily found in search engines on BJD websites and been purely Victorian or labelled as "Steampunk," but since it is stylistically a popular style, you can find pieces of Victorian inspired clothing in contemporary pieces. Like what the person above me had linked, you'll see it isn't exclusively Victorian but also a mishmash of Regency, Rococo, Victorian, Steampunk, Lolita, Vampire/Gothic, High Fantasy, and even Roaring 20s Flapper. Your best bet is to get pieces that you like from different sets or solo pieces that can work together as an authentic Victorian BJD outfit isn't going to be easily Googled on popular BJD sites.

If you haven't done so already, sign up for Iplehouse's mailing list if they have one for when they release outfits for your Mari's size. I see that she is the SID size so if you want an outfit that fits her exactly, look for pieces in SID size. If you have Marketplace access on DoA, check out there to try to find bits and pieces to make a whole Victorian outfit or even older Iplehouse SID sets as they did sell Victorian/Gothic/Rococo pieces long ago when Steampunk and Vampire/Gothic was more in style.

I'm not sure what size your Iplehouse Mari is in comparison to Volks, but here are some pieces that can create the look of Victorian inspired to give you an idea that what you are looking for is out there but not called "Victorian":

• SD16 Sucre Royal - Victorian inspired full set outfit with hat.
  • Fits - SD16 Girls / DD (M-L Bust Only) / DDdy.
• Fairy Girl Set - Victorian inspired blouse over contemporary mid length skirt.
  • Fits - SD Girls / SD13 Girls / SDGr Girls.
• Princess Pompon Skirt (Mini/White) - petticoat like skirt to fit under Victorian inspired blouse.
  • Fits - MSD Girls / MSD Boys / SDM Girls / SDM Boys / SDC Girls / SDC Boys / Dear SD / SD Girls / SD Boys / SD13 Girls / SD13 Boys / SDGr Girls / SDGr Boys / SD16 Girls / SD16 Boys / SD17 Boys / SDGOU Boys / MDD / MDD Mochi-Ashi / DDP / DDS / DDS Boys / DD / DD Boys / DDdy.
• Eclair Bustle Dress - Victorian inspired coordinating dress with hat.
  • Fits - SD16 Girls / DD (L Bust Only) / DDdy.
• Elegant White Dress - blouse and skirt could be used as the Victorian inspired base blouse and the underskirt.
  • Fits - SD13 Girls / SDGr Girls / SD16 Girls / DD (SS-S-M-L Bust) / DD Boys.
• Flower Fairy - shirt, corset, and modern, asymmetrical skirt. Corset and skirt can be combined with above blouse and skirt.
  • Fits - SDGr Girls / SD16 Girls / DDS (M-L Bust Only) / DD (M-L Bust Only) / DDdy.
• SD Mystic Blue Rose - blouse, vest/corset, and demi bustle skirt can be worn over a puffier skirt.
  • Fits - SD Girls / SD Boys / SD13 Girls / SDGr Girls / SD16 Girls / DDS (SS-S-M-L Bust) / DDS Boys / DD (SS-S-M-L Bust) / DD Boys / DDdy.
• Reversible Princess Pompom Skirt (Black/Lace) - could be used under Victorian like blouse and bustle like demi skirt.
  • Fits - MSD Girls / MSD Boys / SDM Girls / SDM Boys / SDC Girls / SDC Boys / Dear SD / SD Girls / SD Boys / SD13 Girls / SD13 Boys / SDGr Girls / SDGr Boys / SD16 Girls / SD16 Boys / SD17 Boys / SDGOU Boys / MDD / MDD Mochi-Ashi / DDP / DDS / DDS Boys / DD / DD Boys / DDdy.
• SDGrB-SD17B Mystic Blue Rose - It's a "boy" outfit but you can use the black skirt above with this blouse, vest, cravat, and overskirt/bustle to create a Victorian inspired look.

Also agree that Gem of Doll is a good place to look for Victorian inspired clothing. Also check out Luts too. Good luck!

 

Hi, welcome to DOA! I also love the Victorian era, but fortunately I also love to sew which makes life easier! I'm also waiting for my first doll. I hope you don't have to wait too long. It's agony haha.

 

Welcome! It is great that you have a specific aesthetic you're working on, and some great leads from others. I for one will look forward to seeing what you do with your new doll, victorian is cool and I am hoping you get your wish for something you like, maybe even before your doll arrives.

 

Welcome! Iplehouse's Mari is beautiful ☺️☺️. I'm glad people are still getting into the hobby and enjoying it.

As for Victorian clothing, sometimes on Etsy you can find clothes, SartoriaJ usually has some. Being such a specific style the thing is to keep looking and the moment you find a store, do not lose sight of it.

 

Hi welcome ! On DoA you have tutorials to learn how to sew or craft a wig