Tudor/Elizabethan kirtle in silk size 14-16

 A 16th century kirtle in stunning silk damask from Sudbury Silk Mills.

 Main features:

*bodice nd skirts in silk damask, lined in peach silk. front postion of the dress is additionally interlined in case it is worn over a farthingale, 

*back lacing, handworked eyelets

*handsewn finish - inside seams  by machine

* hem decorated with matching velvet ribbon and metallic lace, same metallic lace decorates the neckline

* laces with a long linen tape with brass aiglets

*bodice interlined with 2 layers of linen buckram and boned with reed to provide support and the correct shape.  The kirtle is supposed to fit very snuggly, flattening the bosom and accentuating the waist. No bra is necessary!

 * reed is a natural material  used in the period and provides good, flexible support  that breathes well and mould to the body with use.

* the position of the straps can be easily changed if needs be

measurements - chest, fully laced 37", waist 30"  It is designed to be worn either completely closed up, or with a gap -  would suit best natural measurements of waist 31-34'', chest 39-42''

- skirt length  in front 39"

*  UK postage included, overseas buyers please contact me for shipping rates before purchasing - the shop should calculate basic postal rates for europe and USA. any problems, let me know!

 bespoke kirtles in this style start from £350 plus fabric