Sideless surcoat

So, today we come to the last leg of our look at women's clothing in the early 15th century, as depicted in the handful of manuscripts I've been studying. In part one we looked at the two dress layers all women shared, in part two we looked at the fashionable dress layers for the three lower groups of women on the social class ladder. Today, we'll look at fashionable dress for the noble and royal classes. Source Nobles & Royals The women who make up the top two class groups are sometimes…

Totally gorgeous. I wouldn't do the front slash though - and I love the low neckline, but is it correct? If I can find proof it is, I'd love something like that... (without the fur)

General guidelines for actors, producers, re-enactors, and educators on early 15th century dress. Special costuming breakdown for “Catherine de Valois: A Play in Three Acts.”

Helga's healer robes

Heraldic sideless surcoat, 1200-1300.

Rosalie's Medieval Woman Noblewomans Surcote Tutorial

Sideless Surcotes

Gorgeous sideless surcoat in tapestry fabric with 100% silk edging.

Jacquard Surcote (Surcoat) ... The 'dreaded' Gates of Hell