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ITALIAN RENAISSANCE DRESSES
Based on Italian dresses from the 15th century as seen in paintings by Ghirlandaio, Crivelli, Cossa and other Renaissance artists, these styles consist of three layers: the high waisted, split skirt overdress (cioppa) worn over an underdress (cotta) and a chemise (camicia).

Embellished Overdress (Cioppa)
With Two-Piece Sleeves

This stunning overdress is made of 100% cotton velveteen and embellished with metallic trim down the front and on the sleeves. The closures are double-sided grommets with cord laced on the dress and sleeves. (Shown with a voile sleeved chemise)

Black w/silver trim or Black w/gold trim
S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X
(See the sizing chart below - If you are still unsure of your size... Send bust measurements and we will select the size that will fit you best.)

Click here for a close-up of the METALLIC TRIM!


C4A2CS
Silver Trim Dress & Sleeves
$275.00
C4A2CG
Gold Trim Dress & Sleeves
$275.00
H2BT
Matching Italian Cap
$20.00

Cioppa with Straight Sleeves
Closed with Lacing Rings

Make a subtle but elegant fashion statement with this velveteen overdress with straight sleeves. It is closed with lacing rings as seen in di Vinci's Generva de Benci. The straight sleeves, which attach to the bodice with hooks and eyes, are joined at intervals with the rings allowing the chemise to "peek" through the back openings.

Black, Burgundy, Dark Green, Navy
S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X
(See the sizing chart below - If you are still unsure of your size... Send bust measurements and we will select the size that will fit you best.)

Click here for a close-up of the LACING RINGS!

C4A2BR
Dress & Sleeves w/Rings
$225.00
H2B
Matching Italian Cap
$15.00

Cioppa with Straight Sleeves
Closed with Pewter Lacing Eyes

For extra "pizzazz" to the classic beauty of velveteen, order the pewter lacing eyes as seen in Crivelli's Mary Magdelene. These serve as closures on the dress and sleeves with the chemise "peeking" through the back openings of the straight sleeves where the pewter lacing eyes are placed at intervals. The sleeve attaches to the bodice with hooks and eyes.

Black, Burgundy, Dark Green, Navy
S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X
(See the sizing chart below - If you are still unsure of your size... Send bust measurements and we will select the size that will fit you best.)

Click here for a sample of the PEWTER LACING EYES!
(Styles will vary)


C4A2BP
Dress & Sleeves w/Pewter Eyes
$270.00
H2B
Matching Italian Cap
$15.00


Silk Underdress (Cotta)

This square-necked, side laced dress is made of 100% raw silk noil. It can be worn as an underdress with a chippa or stands alone as a casual day dress as pictured worn with or without its two piece sleeves. It's shown at left worn with an Italian Sleeve Chemise (See Chemise Section - C1C2)
Belt not included - See Accessories Section

Available in Black (shown), Red, Purple, Blue, Green, Gold, Rose
S, M, L, XL
(See the sizing chart below - If you are still unsure of your size... Send bust measurements and we will select the size that will fit you best.)
C2D3
Silk Underdress w/o sleeves
$115.00
C4D3C3
Silk Underdress w/ sleeves
$173.00
H2C
Silk Italian Cap
$18.00



V-Neck Cioppa
With Two Sleeve Styles


Silk for summer
and
Velveteen for winter!
The perfect overdress to show off your silk cotta. Available in two fabrics (silk for summer and velveteen for winter) with two sleeve styles. The closures are double-sided grommets with cord laces on both the dress and sleeves. The straight sleeve attaches to the bodice with hooks and eyes.

Velvet Colors: Black, Burgundy, Dark Green, Navy
Silk Colors: Black, Red, Green, Purple
S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X
(See the sizing chart below - If you are still unsure of your size... Send bust measurements and we will select the size that will fit you best.)

C4B2C2
Velvet V-Neck w/2-Piece Sleeves
$224.00
C4B2B2
Velvet V-Neck w/Straight Sleeves
$214.00
C4B3C3
Silk V-Neck w/ 2-Piece Sleeves
$173.00
C4B3B3
Silk V-Neck w/Straight Sleeves
$163.00



OUR SIZING STANDARDS
Our dresses are not sized by modern sizing standards since period dresses do not fit like modern clothing. The table (right) is merely a guide line to help you in your selection and not a hard and fast rule. Much depends on how you like your clothing to fit and your body style. The first measurement in each "size" is the actual garment measurement at the bustline. You should compare this number to your actual bust measurement.

IF YOU WANT IT TO FIT, BUT NOT "LIFT AND SUPPORT", your bust measurement should be the same at the first number.

IF YOU WANT A FIRM LIFT AND SUPPORT, your bust measurements can go up to the second number (and may possibly exceed it by a small amount).

Please contact us, if this is too confusing and we will help you decide which size would fit you best. Be sure and have your bust measurements ready to give us.

SIZING CHART

Our SizesMeasurementsModern Sizes
SMALL
34-388-10
MEDIUM
36-4012-14
LARGE
40-4416-18
XLARGE
44-4820-22
2X
48-5222-24
3X
52-5626-28


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