Medieval Skirts

Talking about an average set of clothes of an average Middle Ages fashionista, most likely dresses, overcoats, capes, chemises and tunics will be mentioned. Let’s convert the average into outstanding! Consider adding medieval skirts to your festival outfit. It can be a finishing touch, a hidden upgrade or even the gem of the astonishing look at the confluence of period and casual styles.
Looking forward the next season of events or deep into it – it’s never too late to buy medieval skirt and enrich your character’s wardrobe with unusual piece of clothing!

Don’t skirt around the historical journey :)

Going deep into the history, one can notice the distinguishing feature of a skirt as an article of clothing – the fact that it existed even before the fabric was invented. The simple design of this universal apparel allowed to manufacture it of straw or palm leaves. In ancient times in many cultures it was worn both by men and women and there are still examples of unisex skirts, such as scottish kilt. However getting on for our favorite period of time medieval skirts were significantly dominated by dresses as the main type of garment.
The role of the middle ages skirt was pushed into the background. Early in the period it was used as an outer layer – worn over the dress it prevented the latter from damages unavoidable during housekeeping. And conversely switched to the undergarment subcategory at the 16th century adding volume or providing the desired shape to the bottom part of luxurious dresses of Renaissance epoch.

What did a medieval skirt look like?

It would be fair to say that skirts were not the most common type of clothing in the early Middle Ages. Dresses and chemisses were more favored than other types of clothing for women. But skirts were still worn! When it comes to undergarments, there were mostly plain linen skirts that were attached to a corset or directly to the waist. The upper skirts, which added volume, were made of different materials (such as wool or velvet) and came in various colors. Trim and embroidery, as well as color, reflected the social status and wealth of the women.

What makes a perfect corset skirt?

Well, one of the main goals of corsets is to tighten the waist as much as possible, giving the wearer a perfect hourglass shape and also drawing attention to the breasts and hips. The first-ever corsets were crafted from multiple layers of linen and held together with a stiff paste. Over time and with the evolution of fashion, people began using whalebones as a material for corsets. So, the most important things in corsets are the well-thought-out pattern and materials.
We, for sure, use more ethical materials in our articles.

Renaissance skirts in history.

After the end of the Middle Ages, women's gowns began to become more extravagant and layered. Designers began to experiment with more complicated combinations, using several skirts, chemises, corsets, and overdresses. Those costumes were so difficult to wear, so the wealthy ladies needed the help of several maids to dress up.
Of course, the clothes of ordinary people weren't so complicated, but the same silhouette remained. They still featured tight vest and wide hips, ankle-length skirts, and layering.

We did our best to reflect the spirit of this historical period as much as possible in our "Renaissance Memories" collection. We didn't use the crinoline, which was very popular in Renaissance times, but we tried to recreate the shape and materials of those dresses and skirts.

In our medieval skirts store you’ll find the described types and a fantasy inspired by old Russ style as well. You can be sure that your new acquisition is produced of high quality materials:

• dense 100% flax linen
• natural wool
• unique trim.

We pay careful attention to every tiny detail: from stitches to lacing, from buttons to hem work. That’s one of the ingredients of our recipe of how to make you happy with every new purchase from ArmStreet!