The Elizabethan Gown is a decorated bodice and skirt worn over a chemise, corset and farthingale
Description:
This gown was inspired by Steven Van Der Meulen of Elizabeth the First in The Hampden Portrait painted in 1563 and by a portrait of Mary Queen of Scots by an unknown artist in 1565 during her brief rule in Scotland. The bodice is steel boned and laced on the sides. The lacing should be angling from the armpit to the middle of the back hip. I did not incorporate that into this pattern though.
The skirt is an 8 paneled box pleated skirt with a button closure. To be accurate though the skirt should be cartridge pleated or knife pleated and hooked in the bodice.
Inspiration Images
Common Materials
Fabrics:
Silk, Satin, Velvet, taffeta
Ornamentation:
Bobbin Lace
Jewels
Embroidery
Effective Substitutions
Fabrics:
Heavy brocades, like upholstery fabrics, work very well to give a rich look.
Fancy bedspreads also work well for inserts.
Ornamentation:
Buttons work well as jewels.
Lace curtains sometimes look enough like bobbin lace to use.
Ensemble Components
Chemise (high necked or low necked)
stockings
corset
underskirt
outer skirt
bodice
shoes
Accessories
snood
hat
strings of pearls or other jewels around the neck
choker necklace
rings
ear rings
gloves
girdle belt
mirror hanging from the belt
decorative pouch hanging from the belt
Source/Links
Elizabeth of Valios by Alonso Sanchez Coello 1564
Elizabeth’s Wardrobe Unlocked by Janet Arnold
Elizabeth’s Wardrobe Unlocked by Janet Arnold
1560 Elisabeth De Valois by Alonso Sanchez Coello…Grand Ladies
Version
2
date
3/7/2021
Source of Period Pic
1560 Elisabeth De Valois by Alonso Sanchez Coello…
SCA Iowa Garb Guide 