16th Century Men's Outerwear
Doublet:
#1500M03
linen, wool, brocade, silk, velvet
Starts at $120
The doublet was originally worn under armor to prevent bruising but later it became a fashionable garment. It buttons down the front and at the cuffs. The chest can be padded, and have wings on the shoulders to hide the sleeve attachments. Doublets usually ended at the waist, but can be extended with tabs. Doublets can be slashed, embroidered, and trimmed. Functional or fashionable!
Full Hose:
#1500M04
linen, wool, silk, brocade
Starts at $65
Early in the century, hose were long and form fitting. They could have slashes or cutwork (left).
Later in the century hose ended at or above the knee and ballooned out into the pumpkin or melon shape that characterizes the Shakespearean era (above). These can be pleated or paned for volume or allowed to hang in loose folds.
Jerkin:
#1500M05
Wool, linen, brocade: Starts at $100
Leather: Starts at $200
Jerkins are usually made of leather and worn over doublets. They can be buttoned all the way, or left open at the top or bottom depending on your time period. Jerkins are sleeveless and cut to fit the body. They can have long or short skirts.
Gown:
#1500M06
Knee length Starts at $300
Floor length Starts at $350
Henry VIII wears a skirted jerkin and a knee length gown typical of the first half of the century. Gowns can be floor length or just below the knee. They are voluminous garments that add bulk to a man’s shoulders. Gowns are luxurious, with elaborate trim, embroidery and fur linings. Sleeves can be slashed, trimmed, embroidered… anything that can be done should be done!
16th Century Men's Outerwear
Doublet:
#1500M03
linen, wool, brocade, silk, velvet
Starts at $120
The doublet was originally worn under armor to prevent bruising but later it became a fashionable garment. It buttons down the front and at the cuffs. The chest can be padded, and have wings on the shoulders to hide the sleeve attachments. Doublets usually ended at the waist, but can be extended with tabs. Doublets can be slashed, embroidered, and trimmed. Functional or fashionable!
Full Hose:
#1500M04
linen, wool, silk, brocade
Starts at $65
Early in the century, hose were long and form fitting. They could have slashes or cutwork (left).
Later in the century hose ended at or above the knee and ballooned out into the pumpkin or melon shape that characterizes the Shakespearean era (above). These can be pleated or paned for volume or allowed to hang in loose folds.
Jerkin:
#1500M05
Wool, linen, brocade: Starts at $100
Leather: Starts at $200
Jerkins are usually made of leather and worn over doublets. They can be buttoned all the way, or left open at the top or bottom depending on your time period. Jerkins are sleeveless and cut to fit the body. They can have long or short skirts.
Gown:
#1500M06
Knee length Starts at $300
Floor length Starts at $350
Henry VIII wears a skirted jerkin and a knee length gown typical of the first half of the century. Gowns can be floor length or just below the knee. They are voluminous garments that add bulk to a man’s shoulders. Gowns are luxurious, with elaborate trim, embroidery and fur linings. Sleeves can be slashed, trimmed, embroidered… anything that can be done should be done!