Primarily a garment for holding up your hose, the doublet became increasingly elaborate for those that could afford it. Simple doublets were worn throughout the 15th centuries for lower and working classes. Simple doublets from £155 Fashionable (mahoitred) doublets from £195 |
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Kirtles
from 14th Century, 15th Century
The kirtle is a foundation garment worn over a linen shift; intended to act as bust support, it needs to be a snug fit. Over this would be worn a gown or an overkirtle for working women. Prices vary (according to options below) from £165 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) |
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Gowns of various styles from the 15th Century.
Prices start from £265
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Hoods
from 13th Century, 14th Century, 15th Century, Hats
The medieval hood is a garment born out of practicality; cold weather-wear turned fashion item. The liripipe (the point at the back of the head) was extended until it reached outrageous proportions by the end of the 14th Century.During the next century, the hood returned to being just a useful protective garment in bad weather. | ||
Ladies wore an open hood over a tightly tied coif or headrail. |
Shifts and hose are the foundations of womenswear throughout much of history.
Shifts were linen under-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 £65
Half-hose in linen or wool £45
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