How to Put Together an 1870's Dress

1) Model, 2) add chemise, 3)add drawers, 4) add corset, 5) add bustle, 6) add petticoat, 7) finally the dress

This bustle is a more slim and practical version of the hoop skirt, taking into consideration that women  were doing more traveling. This is part of a series that I'm doing for class, using nude figure drawings as models for historical fashion. Please offer any corrections if you spot any, I'm doing this to learn .