lunes, 28 de marzo de 2011








Smock is an innermost layer of clothing, worn by all women of all classes, which was a basic undergarment worn to protect outer clothing from sweat and body oils.

Stockings are women's hose which came to just above the knee, being kept up by a garter, a thin ribbon tied just below the knee.

Ruff is a white linen ruff-band with the gold lace edging , worn around the neck

Corset is a close-fitting bodice stiffened with reed and whalebone which is worn by women to look small-busted.

Parlet is a shirt which is worn under the gown. It usually gathers to a high neck and has poufy sleeves which gather to cuffs.

Spanish Farthingale is a cone-shaped hoop skirt.

Bumroll are small, padded crescents which are worn by some women around their hips to make skirts spring out more.

Kirtle are actually entire undergowns which are worn under different styles.

Gown & Sleeves  are the outer layer in a tudor dress, being usually richly embroidered.