Late Gothic Women's Velvet Dress

Late Gothic Women's Velvet Dress With Funnel Sleeves

Historical Context And Usage

The historical inspiration for this dress, often referred to as a Burgundian gown or robe, dates back to the Late Gothic period, specifically the second half of the 15th century. During this era, heavily influenced by the wealthy Burgundian court, European noble ladies favoured garments that emphasized a slender, elongated body line. The dress was worn as a highly representative outer layer. The practical lacing on the back allows for a perfect fit to your figure. The long funnel sleeves were a massive fashion trend at the time, adding great majesty to the wearer. The beautiful golden fleur-de-lis appliqué at the neckline highlights the courtly character of the garment. The dress is manufactured from 100% cotton, including genuine cotton velvet, which guarantees excellent breathability, a pleasant feel on the skin, and great thermal comfort for cooler autumn days.

Technical Specifications

Customisation And Sizes

This elegant autumn medieval dress can be custom-made for you in other colours according to these fabric swatches. Please note the desired colour in the comments section of your order. Always state (1) the swatch number, (2) the colour letter, and (3) the colour name. If you choose a fabric with a different composition, the price may change. Any potential price change will be consulted with you before processing the order.

The dress is available in standard sizes according to this size chart. We will tailor it exactly to your measurements for no extra charge. In that case, please fill out this measurements chart after completing your order.

Care And Safety Instructions

Genuine cotton velvet requires gentle care. We strongly recommend that you carefully read our cleaning and maintenance instructions. It is ideal to entrust the garment to a professional dry cleaner. If you choose to wash the dress at home, use only a very gentle hand wash in lukewarm water. Never dry the dress in a tumble dryer or in direct sunlight. Ironing must be done very carefully from the reverse side at the lowest temperature to avoid flattening the fine pile of the velvet. Please exercise extreme caution near an open flame, as natural cotton is a highly flammable material.

Recommended Accessories

To bring your Late Gothic look to absolute perfection, we highly recommend acquiring a period headdress, such as a conical hennin with a veil, which was an indispensable symbol of nobility in the 15th century. Historical leather footwear will also serve you perfectly. Please note that jewellery and any other accessories shown in the photographs are not included in the delivery of this dress.