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16th Century

Assorted styles of dress throughout the Knowne World at this point in time, which are not currently catagorized.

Period Images:

Around Italy:

Links

Spanish
  • "16th C. Spanish Working Class Ensemble" (PDF) by Dona Beatriz Aluares de la Oya
  • 16th c. Spanish Working Class Dress (images) - by SpanishSeamstress
Italian

  • Italian Renaissance Clothing - a breakdown according to region (Florence, Rome, Lombard & Venice)
  • Italian Doublet Blog by Festive Attyre
  • "Italian Renaissance Gown Construction (1470-1540)" by Mistress Leona Khadine d'Este and Mistress Enid d'Auliere, includes history/documentation, and patterning instructions for elements of the Costume.
  • "Italian Women's Clothing 1490 to 1525, Focusing on Regional Differences" (PDF) by Baroness Briana Etain MacKorkhill - an overview.
  • "Italian Renaissance Gown Sleeves" by Mistress Leona Khadine d'Este and Mistress Enid d'Auliere - includes attached, detatched and combination sleeves of many styles
  • The 1541 Pink Bronzino Gown (Blog)
  • Acessories to a 1560s Italian Gown - includes instructions on a pearled hanging belt.
German
  • The Frazzled Frau:  16th C. German Female Garb - a collection of research images
  • Mary of Hungary's Wedding Dress - at Frazzled Frau
Hats & Headwear
  • How to make a Renaissance Flat Cap (c. 1525-1585)
  • How to make a Soft Cap for your Tudor Outfit - by Dawns Costume Guide
  • How to make the Tudor Flat Cap - by Auld Garb Monger
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