1600 fashion

World4 Costume Culture History

Early 1700's Women's Fashion - a little late for Cyrano but good reference

And here comes the final part of the making of my new 17th century bodice. (Part 1 & 2) Once the outer fabric, lining and sleeves where set it was time to deal with the tabs. (Every stay maker…

I have been thinking a lot about foundation garments lately. Or, more specifically, the idea of false silhouettes and how the under-st...

16th century fashion for women signified the innovation of the Renaissance period. 16th century fashion was all about layering. Women’s clothing was made of linen and wool, sometimes velvet or silk. Black was the preferred fashion since it made a good backdrop for elaborate jewels and pearls. The base of a women’s dress in 16th century fashion was the kirtle, a snug skirt that fit the bodice with long sleeves. In the early century, kirtles were worn by themselves with a simple girdle…

1690's Women's Fashion. Top Left 1690; Top Right 1689; Bottom 1690

Farthingale

Over Skirt pulled to back to show under skirt, lower neckline, puffed sleeve with ruffle at the end.