Hand crafted gentleman’s attire
A lovely gown made by the Costume Group
Sir Francis and his good wife
The collar detail
And lastly, the lady from my poem last week. She was very knowledgeable and when I admired her hat, she told me that Elizabeth 1st ruled that all ladies should wear woollen hats. This apparently was to help promote the growth of the woollen trade.
Lucid Gypsy 
Gorgeous clothes, though I wouldn’t want to have to haul those skirts along everywhere I went. And I’ve done a bit of hand sewing, enough so that part of me looks at these outfits and translates them into tired eyes and stiff fingers. I love to look at them, but I’m glad we don’t live in that world any more.
So happy you are sharing this!
Wonderful costumes. It took a lot of material to make these. The pleats in the collars must have taken a lot of time. Thanks for sharing.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
I like the idea of promoting the woolen trade. Such detail and handwork on these rich costumes. Good to see so thanks for posting.
No wonder they needed a Downton Abbey full of staff to keep them clothed.
I think of all that handwork and I go cross-eyed, but I do like shiny things as well as lacey ones, and buttons. I’m glad we aren’t into this garb these days also.
wonderful creations … and you can see why a lady needed a maid or two … plus staff!
Wonderful workmanship!
Those were the days, Gilly. No jeans and T-shirts for them. 🙂
Thanks Gilly but nothing my size.
Love your shots!!
Can’t imagine all the work that went into these. And i didn’t know about the wool hat law.
The other day, I went to Köln and there I saw a woman dressed in an attire just like this, in beautiful combination of Golden and Maroon. I love these old time beauties.
G, You have a great eye for a good subject and frame it well too. Thank you for sharing.
Regards,
PS
A fascinating post. I loved seeing that ruff up close!
People really dressed to the hilt in those days, Gilly. I’ve just now started watching Downton Abbey, and I’m loving the dress from that period. 🙂
Gorgeous, gorgeous. We are so laid back now. Jeans and Tees. At least I am. Sigh.