Tudor england fashion

Elizabeth Tudor, Queen Elizabeth I of England is by far one of the most recognizable monarchs in history. From birth she was the apple of her father's eye and

A history of royal fashion, the Tudors. Henry VIII and Elizabeth I were considered the original power dressers!

Green Tudor gown designed by Tudor Dreams Historical Costumier

Catherine Parr costume made for the galleries project at the Wimbledon School of art 1999. Part of a final degree show in Costume Interpretation BA by...

Lady In Waiting's Black Gown (The Other Boleyn Girl, 2008)

Tudor and Elizabethan Fashions - Tom Tierney

Step back in time and Experience Dressing as Tudor Royalty at a genuine Tudor Castle

What is under a tudor dress

Renaissance Woman by elusiveelegance

The kirtle was a garment that supported the bust and created the correct silhouette for the period. It was worn over the petticoat, and from the 1540s onwards, over the farthingale. It seems that the kirtle bodice was stiffened in some way, usually with buckram. This was a stiffened linen which may have had additional stiffening consisting of some kind of “boning”.