Historical medieval dress

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"Celtic forest" linen dress, a dress inspired by the Middle Ages Between the trees, a fairy Celtic lady lifts branches covered with fresh leaves. The dress she is wearing, highlights the beauty of the body, subtly wraps her waist and gently falls to the ground. Is this how your story begins? This Celtic dress has a medieval cut, full skirt, and effective sleeves - fitted at the shoulders and gracefully flared below the elbows. On the back of the dress has a tie, so you can adjust it to the…

During the medieval period, the noble women’s clothing was very complicated. There are layers of clothes to put on the body of women. Unlike the common women’s dress and tunic, noble women would wear underclothes, dresses, tunics, overcoats. The underclothes consisted of breeches, chemise and hose. They were covered with underskirts which was usually made of yellow or white linen or silk. Vintage Cotton Long Medieval Chemise Forest Princess Medieval Overcoat for Women Then the underskirt was…

AVAILABLE SIZES - We offer a wide range of sizes from 0 to 20 to ensure a perfect fit for every body type. Custom sizes are also available upon request. MATERIAL - Made from high-quality linen, this tunic is breathable and comfortable, ideal for long wear. DESIGN - This tunic features a simple yet elegant round neckline and long sleeves. The relaxed, straight cut gives it a comfortable fit, perfect for both casual and themed events. The clean, minimalistic design adds a touch of timeless…

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*** INTRODUCTION: Welcome to a brief summary of a recent talk I gave at the Westcoast Elizabethan Clothing Symposium entitled: "Wearing vs Styling: Accessorizing to Create a Period Look". As it says on the tin, the talk focused primarily on the use (and sometimes the misuse) of accessories. Accessories are, hands down, my favourite part of historical costuming. They are the little details that really finish off an outfit while also making it something unique to the wearer. They give a…

My completed cotehardie! You can read about the construction here, about the veil here and here, and about the hose here. I'm wearing two dresses--known as cotehardies in costuming circles. The blue dress is a supportive layer that laces up, and could be worn on its own or with an overdress. The pink overdress is cut to the same pattern (except I should've raised the neckline a bit) and closes with buttons. I'm wearing both dresses over my Regency short sleeved shift. The blue sleeves are a…

While a lot of people spend a lot of time developing their personal style, few can say they have medieval dresses hanging in their closet. YouTuber Bernadette Banner has more than just a few. Furthermore, she’s made all of them by hand. “I study the history of dress through practical experimentation and reconstruction, exploring historical eras preceding the introduction of the electric sewing machine because technology is weird,” she says.