from 14th Century

Fur-Trimmed Gowns

Fur has been used for warmth for millenia, but in the medieval period it was often an expensive fashion statement.


Late 15th Century Nobility	Late 15th Century Burgundian Gown


14th Century wool cote and surcote

14th Century Doublets

from 14th Century

14th Century Doublet and Hat	Developing from the earlier tunic, the 14th century doublet was a simple shape, at least thigh length and often fastened with many buttons.Prices from £95
	14th Century Doublet

14th Century Gowns

from 14th Century, Gowns

14th Century Gown

By the 14th Century women’s gowns were becoming more fitted to the body. Panels were becoming more shaped to flatter the figure, sleeves were tighter and set into the armhole. Skirts were long and full from the hip level.

Prices start from £195

Single Leg Hose

from 13th Century, 14th Century, Hose

13th/14th Century Single Leg Hose and Braies	Hose began as simple foot coverings and extended upwards covering more of the leg. During 13th and much of the 14th century hose were single-legged garments (split hose) with long legged (pipe) braies filling the gap between. Hose fasten directly to the waistband (breech girdle) of the braies.Single leg hose (pair) £45
	13th/14th Century Single Leg Hose (parti-coloured)

Kirtle

from 14th Century, 15th Century

Wool laced-front kirtle £125

The kirtle is a foundation garment worn over a linen shift. Over this would be worn a gown or an overkirtle for working women. Prices vary (according to options below) from £95 – £175

Choose from:

Wool or linen – lined or unlined

Laced (front, back or sides) or buttoned (14th century)

Long sleeves or short sleeves (with or without oversleeves – £20).

Overkirtle (pull-on, slightly looser fit)

Wool short-sleeved overkirtle £115

Linen front-laced kirtle £95

Linen short-sleeved kirtles

Fully lined wool kirtle – £175

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Fur-Trimmed Gowns

14th Century Doublets

14th Century Gowns

Single Leg Hose

Kirtle

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