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Fur-Trimmed Gowns

admin — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 19:12:21 +0000

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

18th Century Womenswear

admin — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 21:02:07 +0000

In the 18th Century womenswear became larger and more formal than ever before. Still corsetted, formal gowns became heavier, stiffer and more embellished; skirts extended sideways and bodices had extended panels hanging from the shoulders. Ordinary women wore gowns that mimicked the rich, formal gowns or simpler bodices and skirts that were more practical for working in.

18th century gown	stays
Early 18th working woman’s gown and coif from £165	18th century stays from £145

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Tudor Gown

admin — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 20:39:26 +0000

Tudor clothing can cover a wide range of styles from simple early clothing that resembles medieval fashions to the elaborate and outrageous worn by nobles in the early 17th century.

Tudor Gown	Early Tudor Man
Henrician red brocade gown from £165	Early Henrician outfit from £350

Tudor Gown	Tudor Gown
1570′s Fitted English Gown from £185	Henrician Gown

15th Century Men’s Gowns

admin — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 18:06:25 +0000

15th century gentleman

15th Century Coat

15th Century Gown and Chaperon

15th Century Coat

The final layer for those who could afford it was the full-length gown.

Shorter versions (coats) were worn by poorer or working men.

Prices start from £115

15th century gown

14th Century Gowns

admin — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 17:48:17 +0000

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 £165

15th Century Gowns

admin — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 21:10:42 +0000

Gowns of various styles from the 15th Century.
Prices start from £165