I'm not entirely sure what the undergarments for the film gown looked like. 
This gorgeous book, Coppola and Eiko on Bram Stoker's Dracula, published in 1992, has one photo of a bustle. But there is no indication of which dresses it was paired with.
The bustle has exposed boning at the top and a cascade of ruffles to the floor.
Rather than re-invent the wheel, I decided to use Truly Victorian's Petticoat with Wire Bustle, as a pattern with additional ruffles.
And here's my version.
Next up: corset!
Hurrah!
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