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Renaissance Gowns

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A Renaissance gown with an authentic look and feel can make any woman believe that she’s been transported back to what was a more romantic, earthy, enchanted time. Alright, so…perhaps we romanticize the Renaissance, that time and setting lit only by fire. But those were the days of Marlowe and Shakespeare and exploration and great artists finding great patrons. But those were days, too, when women were encouraged to be women without being, shall we say, less than appropriate (at least in public).


Jewel Black Spanish Brial Renaissance Gown	Anne Boleyn Grand Heritage Renaissance Gown	Masquerade Queen Renaissance Gown

So, what lovely lady wouldn’t love to be transported back to such a time? She can do that today with a Masquerade Queen adult costume. If you’re her, imagine yourself in a black Velvet hoop gown with a floral print inset. You also get a matching eye mask to hold on a stick to reveal or hide your true face as you please.


Journe Gown Renaissance Gown	Maiden of Verona Plus Renaissance Gown	Avon Jupon Renaissance Gown

But perhaps you want to portray yourself as a country girl. For that, you can get a replica costume from France the countryside of Limousin, France. Imagine yourself in the romantic Renaissance gown was worn by the French women there just before Limousin became famous for its limouge porcelain. Imagine yourself in cotton velveteen half-lined in various colors of satin. Imagine yourself with sleeves that tie on with ribbon to let you cool off on hot days. Imagine a bodice that works like a corset, lifting your breasts and bosom and holding in your tummy. You’ll look as sexy as you feel.


Celtic Dress Burgundy Renaissance Gown	Renaissance Lady Renaissance Gown	Jewel Rouge Spanish Brial Renaissance Gown

Maybe you’d look your best in a two-piece German gown from about 1525. Imagine yourself in a cotton velveteen outer gown lined in various colors of satin with a green cotton velveteen inset. You wear the reversible inset over a chemise. The outer gown laces up the front “V,” so that the inset shows through and keeps your tummy looking flat. Imagine forearms that lace up to the elbow to give you a snug fit, enabling the chemise to “pouf” out through the sleeve’s slashes.

Speaking of the chemise…today this timeless piece, which is worn under all gowns, is known as a “slip”. Chemises were designed in order to protect the outer, more expensive garment from so much wear and tear. A period chemise is made of soft cotton muslin–the material used to back baby quilts. You’ll also find a roomy drawstring neck and full, long sleeves that enable an individualized, comfortable fit.

If you’re a lady who loves the Renaissance clothes, try these Renaissance gowns (and a chemise) for Renaissance Faires or other occasions that call for a costumed appearance.

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