17th Century Women's Accessories
Ruff:
#1600L15
Starts at $50
Underpropper starts at $50
Ruffs were very fashionable at the beginning of the century, but soon gave way to lace collars. Women wore ruffs much longer than men. Ruffs were starched and sometimes wired to maintain their shape, or were supported by an underpropper.
Lace collar:
#1600L16
Starts at $35
"Fallen" lace and linen collars became more popular by the 1630's, though upright collars were still worn in some parts of Europe.
Linen collar:
#1600L17
Starts at $35
Linen collars were made from a lightweight linen now known as handkerchief linen. They could be starched and worn upright, or left un-starched and worn along the shoulders. Sometimes they were trimmed with lace.
Kerchief:
#1600L18
Starts at $10
A kerchief can be worn on your head or across your shoulders. They were very popular with middle and lower class women.
Partlet:
#1600L19
Starts at $35
A partlet can tie in front, forming a dickey-like garment, or it can be open in front and tie under the arms to create a fichu-effect that frames the shoulders and back nicely. Both styles can be worn under or over gowns.
I have a theory that the "Snow White" or English bodice came into being from people mistaking partlets for the chemise. There were many times through the years that women showed a little breast, but no real fashion came close to that imaginary, but highly popular "reenactorism" until the mid 1800's in Greece.
Garters:
#1600L20
Start at $5 per pair
Hold your socks up!
Belt / sash:
#1600L21
Starts at $35
Silk sashes were very popular from about mid-century on. They got wider as the years passed.
Bag / Purse:
#1600L22
Starts at $10
Hide your cell phone... I mean your gold...
Simple drawstring silk purse comes in several shapes & sizes. Rectangular, oval, rounded bottom or other.
Apron:
#1600L23
Starts at $10
Keep your gown clean while working. Or have a pretty fashion accessory for your court gown!
17th Century Women's Accessories
Ruff:
#1600L15
Starts at $50
Underpropper starts at $50
Ruffs were very fashionable at the beginning of the century, but soon gave way to lace collars. Women wore ruffs much longer than men. Ruffs were starched and sometimes wired to maintain their shape, or were supported by an underpropper.
Lace collar:
#1600L16
Starts at $35
"Fallen" lace and linen collars became more popular by the 1630's, though upright collars were still worn in some parts of Europe.
Linen collar:
#1600L17
Starts at $35
Linen collars were made from a lightweight linen now known as handkerchief linen. They could be starched and worn upright, or left un-starched and worn along the shoulders. Sometimes they were trimmed with lace.
Kerchief:
#1600L18
Starts at $10
A kerchief can be worn on your head or across your shoulders. They were very popular with middle and lower class women.
Partlet:
#1600L19
Starts at $35
A partlet can tie in front, forming a dickey-like garment, or it can be open in front and tie under the arms to create a fichu-effect that frames the shoulders and back nicely. Both styles can be worn under or over gowns.
I have a theory that the "Snow White" or English bodice came into being from people mistaking partlets for the chemise. There were many times through the years that women showed a little breast, but no real fashion came close to that imaginary, but highly popular "reenactorism" until the mid 1800's in Greece.
Garters:
#1600L20
Start at $5 per pair
Hold your socks up!
Belt / sash:
#1600L21
Starts at $35
Silk sashes were very popular from about mid-century on. They got wider as the years passed.
Bag / Purse:
#1600L22
Starts at $10
Hide your cell phone... I mean your gold...
Simple drawstring silk purse comes in several shapes & sizes. Rectangular, oval, rounded bottom or other.
Apron:
#1600L23
Starts at $10
Keep your gown clean while working. Or have a pretty fashion accessory for your court gown!