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Medieval gown

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Have you ever wondered what the bridal wear of ancient times was like? Did wedding gowns come formal, informal, or both? How far back have bridal attires created specifically for nuptials been in existence, and are some of today’s styles throwbacks?

Medieval Gown

Kelly—As It Seams en Instagram: “How about something a little different? This gown was one of my first makes and is completely non-HA, but there is something magical about…”

During the medieval period, the noble women’s clothing was very complicated. There are layers of clothes to put on the body of women. Unlike the common women’s dress and tunic, noble women would wear underclothes, dresses, tunics, overcoats. The underclothes consisted of breeches, chemise and hose. They were covered with underskirts which was usually made of yellow or white linen or silk. Vintage Cotton Long Medieval Chemise Forest Princess Medieval Overcoat for Women Then the underskirt was…

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Dress in the style of 14th century fashion, after a painting by the Pre-Raphaelite John William Waterhouse (Ophelia, 1909) in blue silk with embroidery.

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