Immortelle Salon Pannier in Cream Lace — An Heirloom Foundation

Immortelle Salon Pannier in Cream Lace — An Heirloom Foundation

$ 145.00 USD

The Immortelle Salon Pannier in Light Cream Lace is the unseen architecture of 18th-century dress — a quiet yet commanding foundation that defined the breadth and elegance of Rococo and court silhouettes. Worn beneath the skirt, it creates width without weight, allowing fabric to drape, pool, and move with intention. Though hidden from view, the pannier shaped posture, presence, and the visual language of power in historical dress.

The Immortelle Pannier in Cream Lace is an original atelier design, created as a modern heirloom rather than a reproduction. Designed by the mistress of Immortelle, it balances structure and softness, extending the skirt outward at the hips while maintaining fluid movement through the center of the body. Lace detailing tempers the form, lending romance to what is, at its heart, a piece of architectural engineering.

Two width sizes are offered to accommodate different silhouettes and levels of drama:

Large Pannier: extends 15 inches from each hip, creating a total width of 30 inches - This Pannier requires a 10 yard skirt.
Small Pannier: extends 10 inches from each hip, creating a total width of 20 inches
Immortelle panniers are designed by width rather than size. Each style creates a distinct silhouette, while extended ties allow the pannier to wrap fully around the body or secure at the back, resulting in a flexible, one-size construction. The shape is intentional; the fit is universal.

Each pannier is designed to pair seamlessly with Immortelle 10 yard skirts, gowns, and overdresses, restoring historical proportion while remaining wearable and balanced. This is not a costume undergarment, but a foundational work of wearable art — meant to be worn beneath beauty, shaping it quietly and with purpose.

This is where elegance begins: beneath the skirt, unseen, yet essential.

Size:

20 Inch Small Pannier 30 inch Large Pannier

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Immortelle Salon Pannier in Cream Lace — An Heirloom Foundation

$ 145.00 USD

FOUNDATIONS OF SILHOUETTE

What Is Worn Beneath

The character of an Immortelle skirt is shaped by what lies beneath it. Panniers widen the stance, petticoats soften the line, and layered undergarments create depth and movement. Each foundation alters the presence of the skirt, allowing one piece to shift effortlessly between eras, occasions, and expressions.

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The Immortelle Salon

Historically, salons were spaces where dress, art, and presence were shared and witnessed. The Immortelle Salon honors those who wear the house — capturing garments in life, movement, and personal expression.

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Society Papers

A record of dress, decorum, and the private languages of beauty.

The Immortelle Society Papers exist to observe what is worn, what is chosen, and what endures. Drawing inspiration from the salons, ateliers, and private correspondences of earlier centuries, The Immortelle Society Papers chronicle the intersections of history, design, and personal refinement. Each entry is composed with restraint and discernment, honoring the lineage of dress while allowing it to live, breathe, and evolve.

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The Grimoire of Corsetry

Collected knowledge on fit, form, and the wearing and care of Immortelle

On Choosing Your Immortelle Corset Size

Throughout our atelier writings, we speak often about corsetry as structure rather than restriction — a discipline of balance, posture, and proportion. Choosing the correct corset size follows the same philosophy.

An Immortelle corset is designed to meet the body where it is, allowing shape to emerge through thoughtful construction and proper lacing rather than force. Size selection begins at the natural waist and is refined through fit preference, experience with corsetry, and intended wear. Modesty panels and adjustable lacing are integral to this process, allowing the garment to adapt gradually over time.

In this guide, we build upon our existing corset articles to address one of the most common questions we receive: how to choose the correct Immortelle corset size. We explain what measurements matter most, how much reduction is appropriate, and how an Immortelle corset should feel when fitted correctly — composed, supportive, and steady.

For a deeper understanding of corset structure, lacing technique, and long-term wear, we invite you to explore our full corset archive alongside the fitting video.

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Fit & Lacing Your Immortelle Corset

An Immortelle dress is designed to meet the body with intention, not force. Proper lacing is less about tightening and more about balance — allowing the garment’s structure to support, shape, and move with you.

Each piece is meant to be adjusted gradually, honoring the architecture of the corsetry and the natural lines of the wearer. When laced with care, the dress reveals its full silhouette: upright, composed, and effortless in presence.

In our full guide and accompanying video, we walk through the ritual of fitting your Immortelle dress — from first lace to final adjustment — so it may be worn as it was designed to be: with ease, confidence, and authority.

Read the full guide & watch the fitting video →

The Care & Preservation of Steel-Boned Corsetry

Immortelle corsetry is crafted with steel boning and structured textiles that shape and support the body; it should be treated as a tailored garment, not an everyday underlayer. Always lace gently and evenly, allowing the corset to mold to you rather than forcing it closed. Avoid excessive tightening.

After wear, allow your corset to rest fully unlaced so the structure may recover its natural form. Store flat or hanging by sturdy ribbons in a cool, dry space away from moisture and direct sunlight. Spot clean and dry clean only when necessary, and never machine wash or submerge. With thoughtful care, your corset will maintain its integrity and beauty for years to come.

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The Art of Measurement

Measurement is not an act of judgment — it is an act of understanding. At Immortelle, proper measurement begins with awareness of the body’s natural proportions rather than the pursuit of reduction.

Knowing where and how to measure allows the garment to do its work correctly. It ensures balance in the corsetry, clarity in fit, and comfort over time. When taken with care, measurements become a quiet collaboration between body and structure.

In our full guide, we walk through the art of measurement step by step — how to measure for corsets and corset dresses, where precision matters most, and how these measurements inform the final silhouette.

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On the Nature of the Stomacher

A stomacher is a ceremonial element of historical dress, traditionally worn beneath an open-front gown or corset overdress. Rather than shaping the body, it serves as a visual focal point — filling the space between laced panels and transforming structure into composition.

In the Immortelle tradition, stomachers are interchangeable works, designed to shift the mood and identity of a garment without altering its silhouette. They allow a single piece to move between restraint and opulence, ceremony and interpretation.

Not all designs accommodate a stomacher. When appropriate, it remains an element of expression rather than necessity.

Understanding the Silhouette of Historical Dress

The silhouette of a gown is shaped as much by what lies beneath it as by the fabric itself. Hoops and panniers serve different purposes, each supporting the garment in a distinct way.

A hoop skirt creates even volume around the body, forming a full, balanced silhouette. A pannier extends the gown at the hips, emphasizing width and allowing layered panels and overskirts to be fully displayed. Some designs achieve their intended form through the use of both.

Choosing the correct understructure ensures the gown presents itself as designed — composed, expressive, and properly supported.

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Immortelle Salon Pannier in Cream Lace — An Heirloom Foundation