Bliaut Ingrid, black

Product description

The bliaut (or bliaud) was an outer garment worn in Western Europe from the 11th to the 13th century, especially in areas under French influence. Both men and women wore this garment. The female bliaut is mainly recognizable by the tight-fitting upper body, the spacious skirt and the striking sleeves: tight from the shoulder to about the elbow and then widely flared, sometimes almost to the floor. 
From the 12th century onwards, the bliaut was often worn at noble courts. Later variations, known as the bliaut girone, consisted of a fitted bodice and a pleated one skirt, often combined with a belt around the waist. Images of bliauts can be found in medieval sculptures, illuminated manuscripts and the Bayeux Tapestry.

This medieval dress with characteristic trumpet sleeves refers to 12th and 13th century fashion, in which flared sleeves were a sign of prosperity — too wide for manual labor, and therefore a status symbol. The round neckline is kept simple, so that the dress can also be worn inconspicuously as an underlayer under an overcoat.

The dress is made of cotton, with a lacing on the back for a good fit.

Wear this dress as a slip dress under a surcotte, or combine it with an elegant one belt for an independent silhouette.