Medieval Dress with Sleeves “Key Keeper”
Linen medieval dress with detachable sleeves
A Keeper of the Keys is more than just a person who opens doors and locks up the castle at night. They carry the secrets that are hidden behind every doorway…
Our “Key Keeper” dress illustrates that a dress can be beautiful and practical at the same time! This whole collection contains medieval items made from simple, high-quality materials, and instead of relying on fancy pearls and silks, it expresses its beauty with expertly tailored details. You’re going to fall in love with the silhouette of this dress, which is perfect for festivals, feasts, events, and anywhere else in your medieval life!
The main part of this dress is inspired by the XIII-XV centuries and features a slim fitting bodice and voluminous skirt. Four gores of fabric are added to the skirt to give it an extra impressive drape - you’ll find yourself wanting to twirl in circles to watch it! The bodice of the dress can be adjusted with lacing in the middle, meaning it’s up to you if you want to lace it closely or leave it a little bit looser. Instead of metal lacing rings, for this dress, we’ve sewn in robust cord to create lacing loops, which lacing is passed through to close the dress.
The trim used on the dress and sleeves has been designed by our artists, who took inspiration from medieval patterns and geometric shapes. Since this trim is designed here at ArmStreet, you won’t find it anywhere else. The design of the trim is not the only amazing part, though – the way that it is applied to the dress is just as breathtaking. At the neckline and the sleeves, 7mm of bias binding made from linen is sewn with the trim to give a contrasting border. The bottom of the dress is similarly embellished, with 4-5cm of linen with a trim.
Instead of making sleeves that lace onto the dress, we decided to make free-floating ones that are quite similar to arm warmers. This leaves your elbow free from bulky fabric and looks beautiful. The sleeves are made from the same linen and trim that you’ll find on the rest of the dress, with the main color on top and a contrasting color used as a lining. The cord has been woven into the seams to make loops that lacing is passed through, making them adjustable and easy to fit your arms. The sleeves are slightly flared at your wrist, and go up to just below your elbow.
We chose flax linen as the material for this dress because it’s robust, breathable, and is a textile with lots of history! Linen has been used for thousands of years because of how soft it becomes and how nicely it drapes. Our linen is no exception to this – even though it starts out a bit starchy once you’ve worn it and warmed it up with your body heat. What truly makes this dress stand out is the little tailoring touches and tidy, hidden seams. Years of experience have made our seamstresses absolutely professionals, and we have no doubt you’ll marvel at this feat of sewing as much as we do.
The chemise (underdress) is not included, but available in our store.
To check how to measure yourself please click here.
Please contact us if you have any additional questions.
Important note: This dress cannot be made in custom size for the chest circumference bigger than 49 inches (124 cm).
Materials:
- 100% flax linen;
- Trim;
- Waxed cord.
Features:
- ArmStreet exclusive trim;
- Breathable flax linen;
- Contrasting linen and trim hems;
- Center lacing;
- Voluminous skirt;
- Detachable arm warmer sleeves;
- Lacing on the sleeves.
This item is part of the “Stories of the Castle” collection
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Alaina 22 of November 2024:
Worth the wait and the price. The details and craftsmanship is easy to see. I'm short and appreciate having it cut to my measurements. For reference, I chose the sky blue dress and dark blue trim. The blue is a beautiful light color and goes very well with the dark trim. The fabric was wonderful for fall and is breathable.
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Pauline 04 of November 2024:
I am absolutely thrilled with my purchase of this medieval dress! The craftsmanship is outstanding – from the quality of the fabric to the meticulous stitching, every detail showcases the company’s commitment to excellence. The material feels sturdy yet soft, and the colors are vibrant and true to what I saw online. I was initially worried about wearing it for an outdoor event in warm weather, but the dress is wonderfully breathable and comfortable, even in the heat. It’s rare to find such an authentic-looking costume that’s also practical and easy to wear. I received so many compliments on the dress and felt like I’d stepped straight out of history. Highly recommend to anyone seeking a well-made, beautiful, and comfortable medieval garment!
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Guest 17 of October 2024:
I have been eyeing Armstreet's dresses for years, and I finally decided that this was the year to purchase one. I contemplated many of the other styles and models, but the simplicity, versatility, and beauty of the Key Keeper caught my eye. I have no regrets. I ordered the dress in custom size and received it in a few months (which is very good all things considering) and I LOVE IT. It fits like a glove, and I love how thick the linen is and how voluminous the skirt is. It makes for such a beautiful, yet simple, outfit. It held up beautifully at Faire when the hem dragged on the ground and when it rained. Armsteet's quality is top-notch.
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Guest 05 of September 2024:
This draft is wonderful. I wear it on a regular basis and it always gets compliments. The little details that differentiate it from the Townswoman dress are noticeable and add a touch of extra luxury; the difference in price is absolutely worthwhile.
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CJ 06 of January 2024:
I purchased this dress for my daughter. We took her measurements according to the chart and the fit is perfect. She is delighted with the dress and its quality.
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Karin 13 of December 2023:
Looks exactly like the photos, very good quality, beautiful high quality fabrics, excellent stitching. This is already my 2nd dress from Armstreet. Highly recommended! I use them on stage at concerts, the dresses are very well.
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Jannah 04 of December 2023:
This dress is super adorable. I had this custom made for me a few months ago. It came in the mail a couple months ago, while I was away from home. I just tried it on last night, and oh my goodness! It’s so comfortable and looks just like the picture. Very good quality craftsmanship, soft linen, perfect fit for me. If you like this dress, then do yourself a favour and get it!
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Stephanie Rentz 11 of November 2023:
Loved everything about this process and the quality of these costumes is exceptional!
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Tanja 05 of November 2023:
Fits like a glove. Beautiful and high-quality material. Superb workmanship. I am very satisfied.
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Déborah 11 of August 2023:
At the medieval festival of La Garde ^^
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Linda 27 of June 2023:
Beautifully made dress. I ordered made to measure and its a perfect fit. Looking forward to wearing it for my daughters wedding. It even arrived quicker than I expected. Outstanding
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Catarina 10 of October 2022:
Top! I've already given my opinion so I'm sending two photos
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Erin 18 of September 2022:Absolutely love it!! I wore it to the Renaissance Festival in Shakopee, Minnesota and it was comfortable all day!! I probably should have checked the weather before going because the dress kept me warm and the day was hot!! I'm definitely going to come up with excuses to wear this more often than once a year lol The skirt is nice and full and perfect for spinning!! I had to use skirt hikes to help me walk because the one downside to flowy, fluffy skirts is that it can be hard to walk. But the few times I did trip or got snagged on something, the skirt and trim held up and didn't tear!! Overall, 1000/10 would HIGHLY recommend!!
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Natashia 02 of August 2022:
I am so in love with this dress! I have needed a reason to spend the money for a while and being in a friend's ren fair wedding seemed the perfect one. The dress is fits beautifully with a chemise underneath. Gorgeous craftsmanship. I'm glad I made the jump.
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Catarina 27 of May 2022:
The dress is gorgeous. The fabric is super quality. The finishing touches are perfect. I forgot to order the shirt. Love the dress. This is the 6th item I've ordered. Never disappointed. Thank you
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Tara Mann 09 of April 2022:
Absolutely stunning. Comfortable. Perfection. I ordered it made to measure as a wedding dress and I could not be happier. Absolutely gorgeous.
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Marlene 27 of February 2022:
The dress is a marvel. I had it made to measure and it fits me perfectly! The linen is very good quality, thick and comfortable! I recommend it 100%!
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Lorenzosighicelli 28 of December 2021:
The dress is beautiful, exactly like the pictures. Great craftmanship and high quality materials. The owner was extremely kind and managed to have my parcel delivered just before Christmas with express shipping, as I had requested since the dress was a present. Thanks so much! Highly recommended!
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Jenno 26 of October 2021:
Ordered this dress made to measure, and it fit perfectly! With expedited shipping, it was received on time. Very pleased with the high quality and attention to detail. Worn with the "Townswoman" chemise.
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Madeline 10 of July 2021:
The dress itself was very well made. The fabric didn't feel cheap or low quality at all. The color and trim of the fabric was beautiful! The sizing was very well done as well, just slight alternations were needed for a better fit in certain areas. The service and help "armstreet" gave was great! Olga was a huge help in giving advice and assisting in the whole process. I can't wait to bring it to the renfair and show it off!
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Judith 22 of May 2021:
The dress is a dream, it fits like a glove and cuts a beautiful figure. It is also very easy to combine, with different underdresses, belts, bracelets and necklaces you can easily achieve different styles. The skirt is made of a lot of fabric and it's fun to wear whether you're on foot or on horseback.
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Can you confirm which chemise is worn in the photos under this dress?
It is Townswoman chemise.
Do you have a picture on your site of the brown flax linen color on a dress or tunic?
Please check the Ingrid costume.
Is it possible to get this dress in green and with a different narrow trim? (like Green Sleeves or Princess in Exile trim)
Yes, it is possible. For this, please select custom size option for the dress and leave a comment to your order with the desired trim (at the checkout).