Women's Renaissance Velvet Dress With Hat And Petticoat

Women's Renaissance Velvet Dress With Hat And Petticoat

Historical Context And Tailoring Of The Dress

This costume faithfully reflects the European fashion of the 16th century, specifically the High Renaissance period. During this era, clothing placed great emphasis on layering expensive fabrics, rich patterns, and opulent colour contrasts to demonstrate wealth and influence. Historically, similar dresses were worn by women of the high nobility and wealthy patricians at court festivities and balls.

The outfit consists of three matched parts: an elegant dress, a light petticoat, and a hat. The dress features lacing on the chest. The main part of the garment is made of 100% cotton velvet with a decorative pattern. Cotton velvet has excellent thermoregulatory properties and is pleasant to the touch. The puffed upper sleeves are made of light chiffon crafted from 100% viscose, which ensures excellent breathability. The headpiece consists of a decorated velvet hat with a light veil.

This costume is made to order in other colours according to these fabric swatches. Please note the desired colour or colours in thy order in the comments field. Always state the swatch number, the colour letter, and the colour name. If a fabric with a different composition is chosen, the price may change. Any price change will always be consulted with thee before the order is processed.

The costume is available in standard sizes according to this size chart. The garment is custom-tailored exactly to measure without any surcharge. In this case, please fill out this measurement chart after completing the order.

Technical Specifications Of The Costume

Care Of The Historical Garment And Safety

To ensure that the cotton velvet and viscose chiffon retain their luxurious appearance, we recommend strictly following our cleaning and maintenance instructions. Velvet is a very delicate material prone to bruising and losing its pile if subjected to rough friction. We strongly advise against washing it in a standard washing machine or using a tumble dryer. It is ideal to entrust the dress to the care of a professional dry cleaner. Always iron velvet only from the reverse side on a very low temperature setting. When wearing the dress at historical events, avoid close proximity to open flames, as these fabrics are easily flammable.

Recommended Accessories

Please be aware that footwear, jewellery, and any other accessories shown in the photographs are not included in the delivery. To achieve the perfect look of a 16th-century Renaissance noblewoman, we recommend complementing this costume with period leather shoes. A decorated belt will look exquisite around the waist, and thou canst adorn thy neck with a massive historicising necklace.