LA CATRINA
Its origin are in the Mexican Revolution which found the excesses of the rich, represented by death, not to be attuned to the needs or the reality of the true spirit of the people, therefore misrepresented the nation. She is both Indigenous and Colonial to represent the spirit and culture of the nation.
Later, elegantly dressed, La Catrina became a symbol of Death. Her wise smile, suggesting a deep knowledge we may not be aware of, tells us that death is not to be feared; the dead celebrated and not forgotten.
THE COSTUME
*Does not include headdress, armlets or gloves.
Armlets are available in our Etsy store.
What defines Elegance is its simplicity.
This strikingly elegant costume includes:
THE SKIRT AND THE CORSET.
THE SKIRT:
Fully lined full circle ruffle skirt made in fine lace and lined with faux silk.
38" long.
Waist: Drawstring.
Drawstring skirts have many added advantages:
1. They will fit a large range of waists to your exact measurement.
2. Will not add bulk at the waist.
3. easy to adjust.
SIZING:
CORSET:
Size 0-2
will fit a waist of 22-24”
Size 2-4
will fit a waist of 24-26
Size 4-6
will fit a waist of 26-28”
Size 8-10
Will fit a waist of 30-32”
Size 10-12
Will fit a waist of 32-34”
Size 12-14
Will fit a waist of 34-36”
Size 16-18
Will fit a waist of 36"-38"
Size 20-22
Will fit a waist of 40-42
