Southern Belle Costume Child Medium Southern Belle Dress Etsy A Southern Belle wearing an evening dress, circa 1860. Southern Belles were the debutantes of the planter class in the Antebellum South i.e. before the American Civil War. They were supposed This vintage Southern Belle inspired gown was made by Flirtations, one of our favorite early 80s brands! If you're in need of a dress with dropped shoulders, a fitted bodice and layers Southern Belle Gowns Custom Made Etsy