This kirtle is a beautiful spring and summer dress for any medieval or Renaissance event. The adjustable, fitted bodice is secured to the waist with ribbons, allowing the dress beautifully accentuates the feminine form. The v-neck completes the neckline, while the full length the dress suitable for a wide range of historical and fantasycharacters.
This one dress is made from rough-woven, 100% cotton fabric with an uneven texture, evoking the appearance of hand-spun fabric.
The cotehardie (also called kirtle or cotte) was the key piece of the late 14th century: a close-fitting dress which emphasized the bust and waist with buttons or laces. In the early 15th century, attention shifted from the waist to the abdomen, and later, in the Baroque period, a similar tight-fitting top with short sleeves was worn over the chemise. This is how it connects dress centuries of fashion history in one timeless design.
