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14th Century Gown

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 £125

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Ladies Half-Hose

Ladies Half-Hose

Shifts and hose are the foundations of womenswear throughout much of history.

Shifts were t-shaped garments very similar to mens shirts, just longer and fuller. In the 13th, 14th and 15th century nothing was worn underneath the shift.

Women’s hose were knee-length socks cut from woven cloth. They were often quite loose and held up by garters just below the knee.

Linen shifts £38
Half-hose in linen or wool £28

Ladies Half-Hose

Ladies Half-Hose

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Kirtle



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 start from £75

Kirtle

Kirtle and Hood

Kirtle and Hood

Choose from:

Wool or linen

Laced (front or back) or buttoned

Long sleeves or short sleeves.

Overkirtle (pull-on, slightly looser fit)

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