You Got The Look!!
Dress to Elizabethans was a means of defining status and family position
in a society that was increasingly mobile. The ability to achieve a new found
wealth was common. As such one must dress the part of old AND new money! |
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It's Ladies Night...
...In the beginning, the bodices and sleeves were tight.
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Earlier in the Century:
The emphasis was on dark-rich tones and textures. |
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Later in the Century:
Things shifted towards a brighter palette... |
With The Brighter Pallete...
Came a less restricted view on decorations... |
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It's What Separates us From The Animals...
Ornaments...And JEWELRY!!! |
Before The Power Tie...there was The Power Collar!
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The Tea Table:
The wide skirt would change into the DRUM shape later in the century. |
I'm Henry VIII, I am...
Henry VIII I am, I am. I was married to the widow next door... |
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Painstaking Details:
Note the intricate designs and patterns of this 16th
Century gown. Imagine the time and energy put in to creating it. |
Puffs and Tuffs:
This picture has it all. Note the tight bodice, the
bell shaped sleeves. Also, in this picture you can see
the slashings made in her sleeve, that result in the
POOFY look. |
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Note: This website is for educational purposes. |
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