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2010 COSTUME CONTEST WINNERS by Contest on 08-15-2010
 Victorian Costume Contest Entries
Bustle Gown Contest Rules
Each Costume Contest Entrants' thumbnail photo links to the entrants' larger photograph(s). To return back to this page after clicking on a thumbnail, please click your "Back" button. 2010 Victorian Dress Contest Entries
Bustle Gown Contest Rules
To those of you out there who participated in this year's Costume Contest or voted in this year's Costume Contest, we at Bustledress.com just wanted to say a warm "thank you!" We appreciate so much your lively participation and votes- there were thousands of votes, and each one counted! Voting has now ended (so please do not send any more votes) and your favorite outfits you chose in each category for finalists were recorded and have had the final judging by our fabulous panel of judges. The winners of this year's Costume Contest are shown below. As a side note... we couldn't have chosen through all of the fabulous entries alone, so thank you for helping us and being part of the voting process! Every single gown that entered is truly is a masterpiece of artistic design! Lisa Schnapp will contact the winners to collect their contest prizes.
Who are the winners of 2010's Most Beautiful Bustle Dress in the World Contest? See below!
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Most Beautiful Bustle dress in the WORLD Contest FINALISTS: (63 Total Entered Participants of both US and International Entrants competing together.)The Most Beautiful Bustle dress in the WORLD Contest WINNERS:  The Grand Prize WINNER of 2010's Most Beautiful Bustle Dress in the World is...: Entry 39! USA Entry 39.) Dress: Pink and Plaid Day Gown
Warmest Congratulations Grand prize WINNER, from all of your friends here at Bustledress.com!!!!
 Comment by JUDGE Lisa Schnapp: 8/15/2010
"Lovely, stylish, classy ensemble. Dainty and feminine styling, crafted gently in a palette of soft, flattering contrasting hues in graceful harmony. A truely timeless classic that would be the epitome of "beautiful" even if worn on any wearer. Beauty... personified."
 Comment by JUDGE Alethea Sayers: 8/15/2010
"Comment not yet available, check back later."
 Comment by JUDGE Cheryl Ritchie: 8/15/2010
"Comment not yet available, check back later."
 Comment by JUDGE Claudette Donat: 8/15/2010
"Beautiful and different...a wonderful dress!!"
 Comment by GUEST JUDGE Lady Fleur: 8/15/2010
"Having seen this dress in person and the process the designer took to create it, I am thrilled she won!"
The 1st Place Prize WINNER of 2010's Most Beautiful Bustle Dress in the World is...: USA Entry 26!  USA Entry 26.) Dress: 1873 Worth Peacock Ball Gown
Warmest Congratulations WINNER, from all of your friends here at Bustledress.com!!!!
Comment by JUDGE Lisa Schnapp: 8/15/2010"Luminously beautiful. Exquisite, meticulous styling. Imagine that all the fringes, and dingle balls sway when walking, and the shimmering iridescent silk rows of ruched pleating comes to life when worn... like a peacock princess bound within a fairy tale spell."
Comment by JUDGE Alethea Sayers: 8/15/2010"Love all of the textures that the different trims create when put together."
Comment by JUDGE Cheryl Ritchie: 8/15/2010"Comment not yet available, check back later."
Comment by JUDGE Claudette Donat: 8/15/2010"Outstanding!"
Comment by GUEST JUDGE Lady Fleur: 8/15/2010"Amazing work! All the hand dyeing really paid off in this gorgeous creation!"
The 2nd Place Prize WINNER of 2010's Most Best Victorian Ball Gown Category is...: International Entry 51!  International Entry 51.) Dress: 1880s Blue and Brown Paisley Day Gown
Warmest Congratulations WINNER, from all of your friends here at Bustledress.com!!!!
Comment by JUDGE Lisa Schnapp: 8/15/2010"Exquisite, to-die-for ensemble! The colors and fabrics are both bold hard to work with choices, yet soft and muted. This magnificent creation is crafted elegantly by a first time Victorian gown maker! I am so proud to report that she has made a masterful achievement in Victorian dressmaking through exactness in fitting and original Victorian techniques! This rare expertise does not come easily to every person who attempts to create a Victorian styled gown... it can take many very experienced seamstresses years to master not just sewing "technique," but more importantly, an authentic, polished, finished effect which she made look effortless here. You heard it here first... SUPERSTAR Victorian dressmaker on the rise!!!"
Comment by JUDGE Alethea Sayers: 8/15/2010"Comment not yet available, check back later."
Comment by JUDGE Cheryl Ritchie: 8/15/2010"Comment not yet available, check back later."
Comment by JUDGE Claudette Donat: 8/15/2010"Comment not yet available, check back later."
Comment by GUEST JUDGE Lady Fleur: 8/15/2010"Seeing the attention to fit and detail this lady has is truly a joy to see on such a gorgeous dress!"
Honorable Mention:  USA Entry 9.) Dress: 1887 Victorian Crossover Bodice Dress
Comment by JUDGE Lisa Schnapp: 8/15/2010"Magnificent, bold creation, challenging Victorian fashion's Avant-garde borders with exquisite care to tastfullness. A Victorian Maverick trailblazer seamstress of great magnitude in creativity."
Comment by JUDGE Alethea Sayers: 8/15/2010"Unique dress styling."
Honorable Mention: USA Entry 29.) Dress: Historic Hearthside House Hostess Gown
Comment by JUDGE Lisa Schnapp: 8/15/2010"Lovely, glowing creation blended of soft, feminine hues. A stunning gown that embodies Victorian style femininity..."
2010's Most Beautiful Victorian Ball Gown WINNERS:
The 1st Place Prize WINNER of 2010's Most Beautiful Bustle Dress in the World Best Victorian Ball Gown Category...: USA Entry 33! USA Entry 33.) Dress: Aqua Wedding Ball Gown
Warmest Congratulations WINNER, from all of your friends here at Bustledress.com!!!!
Comment by JUDGE Lisa Schnapp: 8/15/2010"Superlative styling. Estimable attention to research and recreating picture perfect correct details of the era. Perfection in fit. This gown is lovely beyond words..."
Comment by JUDGE Alethea Sayers: 8/15/2010"Excellent fit, elegant style."
Comment by JUDGE Cheryl Ritchie: 8/15/2010"Comment not yet available, check back later."
Comment by JUDGE Claudette Donat: 8/15/2010"Comment not yet available, check back later."
Comment by GUEST JUDGE Lady Fleur: 8/15/2010"A delightful dress that makes me think of the ocean, and the frothy waves of yummy ruffles and puffs..."
The 2nd Place Prize WINNER of 2010's Most Beautiful Bustle Dress in the World is...: International Entry 54! International Entry 54.) Dress: 1880s Gold silk, Lace and Hand Beaded Gown
Warmest Congratulations WINNER, from all of your friends here at Bustledress.com!!!!
Comment by JUDGE Lisa Schnapp: 8/15/2010"Love the elegant, understated simplicity of this immaculate, masterly tendered ball gown. Delicate and fragile hues are intertwined like luminous antique pearl strands. Superb. Exacting details. Delicious, lovely and refreshing!"
Comment by JUDGE Alethea Sayers: 8/15/2010"Elegance in simplicity and the materials used..."
Comment by JUDGE Cheryl Ritchie: 8/15/2010"Comment not yet available, check back later."
Comment by JUDGE Claudette Donat: 8/15/2010"Comment not yet available, check back later."
Comment by GUEST JUDGE Lady Fleur: 8/15/2010"Amazing! The beading and details on this dress is outstanding! I truly hope the owner knows how much love the details show!"
Honorable Mention: USA Entry 20.) Dress: "Bloody Rose" Victorian Ball Gown
Comment by JUDGE Lisa Schnapp: 8/15/2010"Stunning design, bold color choices, superbly crafted. An extremely well done and beautiful vision of loveliness!"
Honorable Mention: USA Entry 35.) Dress: "SeaFoam Green" Ball Gown
Comment by JUDGE Lisa Schnapp: 8/15/2010"Pretty, and feminine, romantic design. Soft tones used well considered, utilized as not to compete with the model's delicate coloring. A most fetching creation to be proud of!"
2010's Most Beautiful Bustle Dress in the World Best Victorian Day Gown Category WINNERS
The 1st Place Prize WINNER of 2010's Most Beautiful Bustle Dress in the World Best Victorian Day Gown Category...: USA Entry 60! USA Entry 60.) Dress: 1870s Day Dress
Warmest Congratulations WINNER, from all of your friends here at Bustledress.com!!!!
Comment by JUDGE Lisa Schnapp: 8/15/2010"Magnificence in excellence. Elegant even in the smallest details. Ideal color, fabric, styling, fit, use of trims. This sumptuous, glowing gown suits the model flawlessly."
Comment by JUDGE Alethea Sayers: 8/15/2010"Comment not yet available, check back later."
Comment by JUDGE Cheryl Ritchie: 8/15/2010"Comment not yet available, check back later."
Comment by JUDGE Claudette Donat: 8/15/2010"Comment not yet available, check back later."
Comment by GUEST JUDGE Lady Fleur: 8/15/2010"The smallest of details on this dress add so much to a overall wonderful creation!..."
The 2nd Place Prize WINNER of 2010's Most Beautiful Bustle Day Gown in the World is...: USA Entry 30! USA Entry 30.) Dress: Harpers Bazaar Natural Form Bustle Dress
Warmest Congratulations WINNER, from all of your friends here at Bustledress.com!!!!
Comment by JUDGE Lisa Schnapp: 8/15/2010"Recherche styling. Trimmings authentically realized. Elegant lines reflect the impeccable fit of the fashion plate original. Glorious..."
Comment by JUDGE Alethea Sayers: 8/15/2010"A good job of interpreting the fashion plate and the style/cut is so flattering..."
Comment by JUDGE Cheryl Ritchie: 8/15/2010"Comment not yet available, check back later."
Comment by JUDGE Claudette Donat: 8/15/2010"Comment not yet available, check back later."
Comment by GUEST JUDGE Lady Fleur: 8/15/2010"A very pretty gown to be proud of! So closely replicating the original!!!"
Honorable Mention: USA Entry 17.) Dress: Gray and Red Traveling Suit
Comment by JUDGE Lisa Schnapp: 8/15/2010"Bold and beautiful styling. Stunning use of smocking, and fabulous, clever skirt detailing. Very authentic in feeling yet flashy. Lovely!"
Honorable Mention: USA Entry 46.) Dress: "Fall in Colorado" Day Bustle Gown
Comment by JUDGE Lisa Schnapp: 8/15/2010"Gorgeous coloring of purely elegant fabric. Terrific fit. Stunning creation to be very, very proud of!!!"
The Most Beautiful Alternative (Gothic, Neo Victorian, Steampunk) Victorian Gown in the world WINNERS:
The 1st Place Prize WINNER of 2010's Most Beautiful Bustle Dress in the World Best Victorian Day Gown Category...: USA Entry 22! USA Entry 22.) Dress: "Kapitan von Grelle" Victorian Steampunk Gown
Warmest Congratulations WINNER, from all of your friends here at Bustledress.com!!!!
Comment by JUDGE Lisa Schnapp: 8/15/2010"Creativity and originality abounds in this entry. An elegant, yet regal, charming outfit. Even the most minute of details of the character are realized to razor sharp exactness. Even with the severity of a Military cut, femininity shines through in the many details. I can see the vivid nature of this character through dress so clearly as to be a character featured in a movie, play or book. Powerful."
Comment by JUDGE Alethea Sayers: 8/15/2010"Amount of work entailed, details and overall visual appeal.."
Comment by JUDGE Cheryl Ritchie: 8/15/2010"Comment not yet available, check back later."
Comment by JUDGE Claudette Donat: 8/15/2010"Comment not yet available, check back later."
Comment by GUEST JUDGE Lady Fleur: 8/15/2010"WELL DONE steampunk military at it's best!"
The 2nd Place Prize WINNER of 2010's Most Beautiful Bustle Day Gown in the World is...: USA Entry 56! USA Entry 56.) Dress: 1874 "Lost Souls" Gothic Gown
Warmest Congratulations WINNER, from all of your friends here at Bustledress.com!!!!
Comment by JUDGE Lisa Schnapp: 8/15/2010"Utterly divine, and beautiful Gothic outfit. Painstakingly realized to classic, elegant authenticity of the stunning fashion plate down into even the slightest of details. Would have loved to have seen a model wearing this amazing gown. A true vision of Gothic loveliness! Glorious!"
Comment by JUDGE Alethea Sayers: 8/15/2010"Well made, good interpretation and lots of detail!"
Comment by JUDGE Cheryl Ritchie: 8/15/2010"Comment not yet available, check back later."
Comment by JUDGE Claudette Donat: 8/15/2010"Lost souls dress with all those pleats...great dress."
Comment by GUEST JUDGE Lady Fleur: 8/15/2010"ALL the photos of this dress show it is a glorious creation from a very talented woman!"
Honorable Mention: International Entry 4.) Dress: Gothic Striped Victorian Gown
Comment by JUDGE Lisa Schnapp: 8/15/2010"Lovely and classic striped gown. So beautiful on the model. Very eye-catching, a visual treat. A gown to be very, very proud of!!!"
Honorable Mention: USA Entry 43.) Dress: Victorian Steampunk Steamstress Model No. 1
Comment by JUDGE Lisa Schnapp: 8/15/2010"This gown is lovely, clever, yet whimsical and fun. So many details to be discovered everywhere you look-- and dressmaking is all in the details. Lovely, lovely lovely! A truly wonderful outfit!"
The Most Beautiful Freestyle (Wildcard) Bustle dress in the World Contest WINNERS
The 1st Place Prize WINNER of 2010's Most Beautiful Bustle Dress in the World Best Freestyle (Wildcard) Gown Category...: USA Entry 8! USA Entry 8.) Dress: 1881 Victorian Wedding Gown
Warmest Congratulations WINNER, from all of your friends here at Bustledress.com!!!!
Comment by JUDGE Lisa Schnapp: 8/15/2010"Elegant, classic black and white wedding gown. Clean, flawless styling, scintillating fit. Attention to details both large and small. A very desirable and lovely gown. Exceptional and gorgeous."
Comment by JUDGE Alethea Sayers: 8/15/2010"Nothing says "Class" like black and white, and I like the way the seamstress intermixed the two without overdoing it."
Comment by JUDGE Cheryl Ritchie: 8/15/2010"Comment not yet available, check back later."
Comment by JUDGE Claudette Donat: 8/15/2010"Comment not yet available, check back later."
Comment by GUEST JUDGE Lady Fleur: 8/15/2010"I personally adore black and white! Great details on a yummy gown!"
The 2nd Place Prize WINNER of 2010's Most Beautiful Freestyle (Wildcard) Bustle Gown in the World is...: USA Entry 21! USA Entry 21.) Dress: Ribbon Bengaline Wedding
Warmest Congratulations WINNER, from all of your friends here at Bustledress.com!!!!
Comment by JUDGE Lisa Schnapp: 8/15/2010"This creation is glorious opulence. Magnificent, stunning, yet unusual, and creative! Superb fit and use of asymmetrical hand crafted textures to add visual interest. Truly divine!"
Comment by JUDGE Alethea Sayers: 8/15/2010"Elegant, sophisticated and wedding worth!"
Comment by JUDGE Cheryl Ritchie: 8/15/2010"Comment not yet available, check back later."
Comment by JUDGE Claudette Donat: 8/15/2010"Lost souls dress with all those pleats...great dress."
Comment by GUEST JUDGE Lady Fleur: 8/15/2010"The bride who owns this dress has a work of art to pass down for generations!"
Honorable Mention: International USA Entry 32.) Dress: Mid 1880's Christmas Dinner Dress
Comment by JUDGE Lisa Schnapp: 8/15/2010"I absolutely LOVE this styling of this gorgeous gown. The model propels this gown's photos back in time to the mid 1880's. The fit is so exacting as to see the curve of her corset, the skirt and tiers are exactly right. I truly hope to see another Victorian gown photo shoot of this model as she breathed life into the photos of this stunning gown. Bravo! A job well done!"
Honorable Mention: International Entry 55.) Dress: Italian Silk Wedding Bustle Gown
Comment by JUDGE Lisa Schnapp: 8/15/2010"Splendid gown! Rich, regal, royalty worthy. Original "glove" fitted pattern, down to the skin, superb! Especially love the iridescent flowered silk and the butterfly train! Magnific gown by a supremely excellent seamstress!"
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