Renaissance Underwear Set 'Iris' | Boned Stays and Petticoat, size L-172cm

Renaissance Underwear Set 'Iris' | Boned Stays and Petticoat, size L-172cm

The Perfect Foundation for Your Historical Garment

This set is not designed as a standalone outfit, but as the crucial underlayer that shapes the body and adds volume to your outer gowns. The corset will give you the characteristically narrow and stiff torso of the era, while the richly gathered petticoat will beautifully lift and widen the skirt of your dress. It is the ideal choice for:

• Renaissance and Baroque Faires: Achieve the authentic look of a noblewoman.
• LARP Events: An excellent base for the costume of a lady of the court, a wealthy merchant's wife, or a powerful sorceress.
• Theatrical Productions: An indispensable element for historically accurate costumes on stage.
• Historical Balls and Dances: Your skirt will swish and move exactly as it should while you dance.

Description of the Garment Pieces

The Corset (Stays)

The strapless corset is heavily boned to ensure a firm and smooth shape for the torso. The front panel extends into an elegant point, known as a "goose-belly" waist, and the top edge is adorned with a discreet decorative trim. The back features a lacing system with a long cord, allowing for a perfect, adjustable fit.

The Petticoat

The long cotton petticoat is designed to create maximum volume. Its lower section is decorated along the entire circumference with three wide, densely gathered tiers of ruffles, also known as flounces, which are sewn in rows one above the other. It is these ruffles that will give your outer gown the desired majestic and wide silhouette.

Underpinnings as the Creator of the Silhouette in History

In the 16th and early 17th centuries, a woman's beauty was not defined by natural curves, but by the silhouette shaped by her undergarments. The ideal was a conical figure – with a narrow, geometrically shaped torso and a wide, bell-shaped skirt that flared from the waist down. Stiff stays and corsets flattened the chest and cinched the waist, while multiple layers of petticoats or farthingales gave skirts their stunning volume. This 'Iris' set combines both of these key functions and is your gateway to achieving this historical ideal of beauty.

A Point of Interest: The Secret of the 'Goose-Belly' Waist

The distinctive feature of the corset, the point extending downwards towards the groin, is known as a "goose-belly" or "peascod belly" waist. This fashion detail was particularly typical of the second half of the 16th century and was made famous by figures such as Queen Elizabeth I of England. Its purpose was to optically elongate the torso and create the illusion of an even slimmer waist, which was considered the height of elegance and nobility.

How to Care for Your Garment

This costume is made from 100% cotton. To keep it beautiful and functional for as long as possible, please give it the proper care.

• Washing: We recommend hand washing or using a very gentle machine cycle (up to 30°C) on low spin. For maximum protection, place the garment in a laundry bag.
• Drying: Do not tumble dry the costume. Dry it in the open air, ideally hung on a hanger or laid flat. Avoid direct sunlight to prevent the fabric from fading.
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Ironing:

• Iron on a medium setting suitable for cotton. Be careful when ironing the corset in the area of the boning and decorative trim.
• Storage: Store the costume in a dry, dark place. The corset is best stored lying flat to prevent the boning from breaking or bending.