Women's Clothing for Sale

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On this page, you will find:

Linen and Cotton Renaissance Chemises         
Linen Caps       Pocket Hoops           Bodices   
Historic Gowns and Clothing
Fantasy Gowns and Clothing

Linen and Cotton Renaissance Chemises
Cotton Chemise
Cotton Renaissance Chemise







Linen Rayon Blend Detail
Linen/Rayon Blend Detail
This handmade long white Renaissance chemise would be an excellent addition to your Ren Faire or SCA wardrobe, or even used as a nightgown at events.  It has adjustable drawstrings at wrists and neck, and may be worn on or off the shoulder.  These chemises are 51" from drawstring to bottom hem at center front. The arm length along the underarm seam measures approximately 18 ½ inches.  The chest, waist and hips measurements are reflected in the garment circumference measurements below.

White 100% Cotton Renaissance Chemise - 68" Circumference

Price: $45.00

Available Now: 1



White 100% Linen Renaissance Chemise - 86" Circumference
Hanky Weight Linen

Price: $58.00

Available now:  1




BLACK 100% Cotton Chemise - 100" circumference

Price: $45.00

Available Now: 1



Rayon/Linen Blend Chemise - 100" Circumference
(Fabric shown to left)  85% rayon/15% linen

Price: $58.00

Available Now: 1




Wedgewood Blue Crinkle Cotton Chemise
100" Circumference

Price: $45.00

Available Now: 1






Pocket Hoops
Pocket Hoops or Paniers
Cotton Pocket Hoops
Pocket Hoops, also known as Paniers
Fashionable between 1750-1790 these paniers or pocket hoops were used to provide a lightweight and collapsible supporting structure underneath the pleated skirts.   Our handmade hoops are boned through at least three casings per side.  Made from 100% unbleached organic cotton, with ties at waist, one size fits all.

Unbleached Organic Cotton Pocket Hoops

Price: $60.00

Available now: 4




Linen Caps
Linen Viking Cap or Coif
White Linen Viking Cap or Coif
White Linen Viking Cap or Coif

Made from white, medium weight 100% linen, these caps are historically accurate for Viking or Dark Ages re-enactors. Unisex as seen in various medieval manuscripts (i.e. Luttrell Psalter, Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry "October"), and one size fits all.  

Price: $20.00

Available now: 2







Bodices
Renaissance Style Green Leather Spiral Laced Bodice
Green Leather Renaissance Bodice
This handmade hunter green top grain leather bodice would be an excellent addition to your Ren Faire or LARP wardrobe.  It is fully lined with hunter green satin, and has spiral lacing at the sides and front.  The shoulders have lacing at the top for further adjustability.  Instructions for how to lace yourself in will be included - we recommend only untying one side and slipping the garment on sideways for swifter dressing.  Shown here with our linen chemise (not included, but available for purchase directly above).  Fully laced closed, this leather bodice measures 39.5" bust and 35" waist.

While we are not expert leatherworkers, we do occasionally make one of a kind pieces to the best of our ability.  These are unique pieces that will not be exactly repeated, and at this time we are not taking custom orders for leather goods.

Green Leather Renaissance or LARP Bodice

Price: $90.00

Available Now: 1







Historic Gowns and Clothing
Gray wool viking inspired overtunic with faux fur trim
Gray Wool/Camel Hair Coat
Gray wool viking inspired overtunis with faux fur trim
Detail photo
Inspired by medieval designs and Eowyn's travelling coat, this heathered all natural fiber gray camel hair and wool coat has different shades of gray interwoven in the outer fabric, and is charcoal gray 100% wool flannel on the inside.  The coat buttons down the front with brass tone ball shaped filigree metal buttons with the topmost button slightly smaller but the same style in case you wish to wear a brooch that will not accomodate the height of the other filigree ball shaped metal buttons.  The neckline, sleeve ends and hemline are edged in soft faux fur.  The overtunic is shown here with the chocolate brown wool long Viking inspired gown shown below which is not included in this gray overtunic purchase, but it is available for separate purchase below.  This coat will fit up to a 50 inch bust, 50 inch waist, and is approximately 40" in length front center front base of neck to hemline.  This heathered gray wool is no longer manufactured or available, so this garment is a one-of-a-kind!

Gray Wool and Camel Hair Viking Inspired Overtunic with Faux Fur Edging

Price: SOLD





Chocolate wool Viking style gown
Brown Wool Viking Tunic


Based on extant bog tunics from the Viking days, this warm chocolate brown 100% wool flannel long tunic or gown has been machine washed to soften and plump up the fabric. The facings at neckline and sleeve ends are caramel brown wool.   Seams are machine stitched and raw interior edges serged.  Actual garment measures 52" long neck to hem, 54" chest, 32" sleeve AND shoulder.

Chocolate Viking Style 100% Wool Tunic/Gown

Price: $125.00

Available now: 1


Blue and White Revolutionary War Womens Outfit
1770's Caraco Jacket
Blue and White Revolutionary War Bodice and Skirt
This ensemble was patterned after a caraco jacket from Snowshill Manor c. 1775-85 as shown in Janet Arnold's book Patterns of Fashion 1 (cut and construction of women's clothing, 1660-1860).  Our jacket is made from a linen rayon blend material with a blue floral pattern, and is fully lined with a sturdy white 100% cotton duck.  The front fastens with a series of hook and eyes and is lightly boned along the center front opening.  This snug fitting jacket is not adjustable for fit, and will accomodate a 35-36" bust, 26-27" waist, and 11" bicep (flexed).  Shown here with a royal blue cotton velvet petticoat and white 100% cotton kerchief (both are included with the jacket).  The jacket fabric is no longer available, so this is a one of a kind garment.

Revolutionary War Era Caraco Jacket and Cotton Velvet Petticoat

Price: $285.00

One of a Kind!



An historically accurate replica red wool broadcloth cloak is available for seperate purchase on our Cloaks for Sale page.

Shot Purple and Black Silk Taffeta Rev War Jacket
1775 Caraco Jacket in Silk Taffeta
Shot Purple and Black Silk Taffeta Rev War Jacket
This jacket was patterned after a caraco jacket from Snowshill Manor c. 1775-85 as shown in Janet Arnold's book Patterns of Fashion 1 (cut and construction of women's clothing, 1660-1860).  Our jacket is made from a shot 100% silk taffeta that is royal purple and black with matching royal purple 100% cotton broadclith lining throughout.  There are ruffled black embellishments at the neckline and on the sleeve, black lace at the elbow, and black soutache braid along the hemline edge.  The front fastens with a series of hook and eyes and is lightly boned along the center front opening and at the side front.  This snug fitting jacket is not adjustable for fit, and will accomodate a 35-36.5" bust, to a 33" waist, and 12" bicep (flexed).  Shown here with a black silk crepe skirt (NOT included) The jacket fabric is no longer available, so this is a one of a kind garment.

Revolutionary War Era Royal Purple Silk Caraco Jacket

Price: $195.00

One of a Kind!



1918 Tea Dress
1918 Tea Dress
1918 Tea Dress
This historically inspired dress was based on a pattern for a 1918 tea dress by "May Manton's Bazar Glove-Fitting Patterns".  The pattern is accurate to the time period, the fabrics we used are not.  Our 1918 tea gown is made from a center front pleated panel in white Ming brocade, the body is an optic white shimmering crinkle fabric.  There is braid trimming the join between the skirt and the pleated panel, and ruffled organza ribbon and braid decorating the neckline and sleeve ends.  The shoulder drape is white crystal organza.  The empire waistline is decorated with a silver embroidered and beaded ribbon and two antiqued silver tone metal findings.  Side front closure is a series of hidden snaps and hook and eyes.  The skirt is lined in matching white satin acetate, the bodice and sleeves are lined with a soft white 100% cotton twill.  This gown will accomodate a 35-37" bust, 32.5" underbust (snug), and measures 52.5" center front of neck to hem, and 58.5" nape of neck to hem.

1918 Tea Gown

Price: $385.00

One of a Kind!



1930s Green Silk Gown
1930's Green Silk Evening Dress
1930s Green Silk Gown
Based on an out-of-print Vogue pattern from 1931, this vintage style dress is made from green 100% silk charmeuse.  The geometric lines of the gown add detail and accentuate the soft drape and flow of the fabric.  This unlined evening gown comes with a matching fabric belt with rhinestone deco-style ornaments.    This gown will fit a range of bust sizes - the garment itself measures 40" at the bustline, but the bias cut and drape of the garment will allow it to fit smaller sizes as well.  The waistline of the garment measures 36", the belt at waist measures 29.5".  Model is 5'6" tall for reference, with center front length neck to hemline being 54".

1930's Green Silk Evening Dress

Price: $355.00

Available now: 1






  
Fantasy Gowns and Clothing
Hankerchief Weight White Linen Romantic Nightgown
Linen Romantic Nightgown
Handkerchief Weight White Linen Romantic Nightgown
Photos by Nina Rizzo. Copyright 2007.
This romantic nightgown is made from handkerchief weight 100% linen.  The double layered empire waisted bodice has drawstring ties at the neckline and underbust to adjust for a comfortable fit.  There are hidden hook and eyes at the center front opening for extra security and modesty.  The bell shaped sleeves button along the top opening with nine small vintage Victorian mother of pearl buttons per sleeve - the sleeves can be worn buttoned as shown, or unbuttoned for a sleeveless look with the sleeves draping gracefully at the sides.  The skirt is a full circle.  This handkerchief linen is translucent and not suited to modest public use without a slip or a robe.  If you would like this style gown made in a more opaque material, in another size, length or color, please Contact us!

Gown length of 58" is measured center front of person's neck at clavicle to hem of the gown, maximum full bust is 47", maximum underbust 42" but as mentioned above, this gown can be drawn in to fit smaller measurements also.

100% Linen Romantic Nightgown

Price: $245.00

Available now: 1



Parchment Silk Velvet Guenivere Handfasting Gown
The Guinevere Silk Velvet Gown
Photos by Nina Rizzo. Copyright 2007.


The Guinevere silk velvet handfasting gown with metallic gold sleeves was created for our Handfasting and Wedding Cloaks photo shoot.  This elegant gown has an attached 100% silk satin full length slip that is attached at the neckline and lower sleeves made from shimmering gold organza.  The outer layer of this gown is made from parchment colored silk velvet that is adjustable in the back via 6 sewn on solid brass Tudor Rose style lacers and metallic gold colored cording that can also be looped around the front as shown above.  This handfasting gown slips on over the head and has no zipper.  The sleeves are decorated with gold and cream Celtic knot trim and the neckline is embellished with a narrow metallic gold colored braid.  

The dress measures 57" in length from center front of neck to hem and 67.5" in length from nape of neck to train hemline.  Bust will fit up to 46", waistline up to 39", and hips up to about 50". 

Please remember to ask all questions regarding fit prior to purchase as all sales are final.

The Guinevere Silk Velvet Handfasting Gown

Price: $ 395.00

Available Now: 1




Waterhouse Inspired Embroidered Blue Gown
Waterhouse Inspired Embroidered Gown
Photo by Nina Rizzo. Copyright 2007.
Over a year in the planning, this gold embroidered blue wool flannel gown was inspired by a series of paintings created by Waterhouse.  It seems that not only did the painterly Brotherhood share models, the models shared one blue dress between them.  This appears particularly in Waterhouse's "The Tempest", Waterhouse's "Ophelia" from 1910, Waterhouse's "Fair Rosamund", and "Meeting on the Turret Stairs" by Fredrick William Burton.  Waterhouse's "Destiny" may be the undergown by itself.  Our version of this gown has a gold embroidered Art Nouveau design on the bodice that we digitized from scratch.  The sleeves are fully lined in hand dyed cranberry silk satin.  There is an invisible zipper at the front of the gown.  The full skirts extend into a train at the back.  Shown above with the red linen undergown (not included, but available below for seperate purchase) tucked in at the bodice, the undergown sleeves extend to the wrist. 

This prototype gown measures as follows (actual GARMENT measurements) bust to 37", waist to 36", length at the center front 57.5" + 12" train at the center back.  We would be happy to make this gown to your measurements as a custom order - contact us for details!

Waterhouse Inspired Embroidered Blue Wool Gown (prototype)

Price: $365.00

Available now: 1



Red Linen Destiny Gown
Waterhouse "Destiny" Inspired Linen Gown
Red Linen Destiny Gown
Photo by Nina Rizzo. Copyright 2007.
This red linen gown is based on Waterhouse's "Destiny", which may also be the undergown to several other paintings as noted above.  This handkerchief weight linen gown has full skirts which extend to a train in the back and slips on over the head.  The original undergown with the blue gown above had a small front zipper.  Sash not included.  Actual gown measurements are sleeve, 24" bust to 40", waist to 40", length in center front to hem approximately 55" unbelted, with an additional 12" train in the back.  We would be happy to make this gown to your measurements as a custom order - contact us for details!

Destiny Inspired Linen Gown

Price: $180.00

Available now: 1




La Ghirlandata Inspired Hunter Silk Velvet Gown
Green Silk Velvet "La Ghirlandata" Gown
Photo by Nina Rizzo. Copyright 2007.
This hunter green silk velvet gown was inspired by "La Ghirlandata" as painted by Rossetti.  This luxurious gown features unique faux pearl and peridot colored beads on a silver and gold metallic lurex trim at the neckline.  There is dainty gold cord lacing through small gold rings at the back through the waist to adjust the fullness of this unlined, slip-over-the-head gown.  The lacing is not intended to act as a corset - it is decorative yet functional to adjust the gown itself.  Unlaced gown measures 37" at the bustline, 35" at the waistline, 55" neck to hem at the front - the back has a 7" train.

Hunter Silk Velvet Pre-Raphaelite Inspired Gown
One of a kind due to the unique trim!

Price: $385.00





La Ghirlandata Inspired Gown Trim Detail
Trim Detail
Maxfiield Parrish Inspired Blue Gown Ensemble
Maxfield Parrish Inspired Blue Gown Ensemble
Photo by Nina Rizzo. Copyright 2007.
This three piece ensemble was inspired by the art of Maxfield Parrish.  The 12th century style gown is made from deep midnight blue cotton velveteen edged with metallic gold braid and lined with shot blue and metallic gold fabric.  The body of the gown is unlined.  Over top is worn an old gold colored quilted corsage bodice which laces up the back. The decorative tapestry belt ties in the front.

This outfit has been gently used for modeling purposes, but is in like-new condition.  It is therefore being offered now with a firm sale price.  The model is 5'6".  The corsage measures 34" wide at the bust, laced tightly closed, 28" at the waist.

Maxfield Parrish Inspired Blue Gown Ensemble

Sale Price: $195.00

One of a Kind!


Black Cotton Velvet Sideless Surcoat Black Cotton Velvet Sideless Surcoat Detail
Black Cotton Sideless Surcoat with Embroidered Trim
Photos by Cristine Maybourne.  Copyright 2008.
This sideless surcoat is made from black 100% cotton velvet embellished with gold braid at the neckline, and a panel of beautifully hand-beaded and embroidered trim that has faux gems, faux pearls and red bullion.  The surcoat laces together under the arms to about hip length via a series of D-rings.  It is shown here with the Destiny Red Linen Gown available for separate purchase above.

The surcoat measures 62 inches long from nape to hem in the back, 60 neck to hem in the front.  The front panel measures 16 inches across the bustline, 14 at waist level, and widens from there down.  

Totally Sideless Surcoat

Price: $125.00

Available Now: 1



Jedi Librarian Inspired Tunic, Tabards and Obi


This outfit was inspired by the Jedi Librarian costume.  The tunic is a heavy weight textured tan fabric.  Made of unknown fibers, this tunic has a fantastic texture and is backed with soft brushed cotton.  This tunic will definitely be warmer than our usual cotton tunics.  The tabards and obi are made from a similar texutred fabric that has tribal designs printed onto its surface.  The tabards and obi are edged with black and have a black cotton twill backing.  The tunic will fit up to a 60 inch chest, each shoulder is about 8 inches wide, and the sleeves are 23 inches long

Although this outfit was based on a female character, the entire outfit could be worn by anyone.

We do have more of these fabrics, so we can make another to your specifications.

Jedi Librarian Inspired Ensemble

Price: $155.00

Available now: 1

Esgaroth Elven Gown
Based on the clothing of the Mirkwood elves, this gown was created for the Rainfall Films "Arrival at Esgaroth". It has two layers attached to one another - the underlayer is an ombre dyed satin that is olive green at the shoulders, fading to burgundy and finally to a deep purple at the hemline.  This exact ombre dyed fabric is no longer manufactured.  Over the satin is a translucent shimmering layer of bronze organza embroidered overall with a leaf and vine pattern.  The front closure is held by brass filigree buttons and button loops.  The gown slips on easily over the head with a few of these buttons undone.  This elven style gown with petal shaped sleeves may be worn with your favorite belt or sash, or as shown here.  This unique gown itself measures 40" bust, 36" waist, 50" hips and 59" in length center front and 64" nape to hem as there is a small train. Please allow a couple of inches ease above your body measurements for a proper fit.  As we have no more of this material, we are unable to make this dress in another size.

The pictures below show this gown in different lighting conditions so you can see how the gown shimmers in the light.  

To see this elven inspired dress in action, please view the Rainfall Films Showreel here.  
Film stills (c) Rainfall Films and used here with permission.

Esgaroth Elven Gown

Price: $420.00

One of a Kind!



Esgaroth Elven Style Gown
Esgaroth Elven Gown



Purple Rayon Dress with Purple and Silver Trim
Purple Rayon Twill Dress with Purple and Silver Trim
Photos by Cristine Maybourne.  Copyright 2008.
This purple sandwashed rayon twill gown has a soft hand and beautiful silk-like drape.  There are two rows of black braid embellishing the neck line, and metallic silver and purple trim at the bell sleeve hem-lines. Shown here with and without a chain belt that is available for separate purchase.  

This unique gown itself measures 48" bust, 50" waist, and 60" center front length.  This can be shortened after purchase or worn bloused around a belt to shorten the front.

Purple Rayon Gown
One of a kind!

Price: $85.00

Available now: 1

Chain Linked Metal Belt with Shield Embellishment
51" long - adjustable with ring clip

Price: $20.00

Available now: 1