Tudor/Elizabethan kirtle in silk size 8-12

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

 Main features:

*bodice and skirts in silk damask, lined in pink silk. front portion of the dress is additionally interlined in case it is worn over a farthingale, 

*back lacing, handworked eyelets

*handsewn finish - inside seams  by machine

* laces with a long linen tape 

*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 34", waist 27"  It is designed to be worn either completely closed up, or with a gap -  would suit best natural measurements of waist 29-32'', chest 36-38'' Here shown on size 12

- skirt length  in front 38"

*  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 £360 plus fabric