tudor era accessories for women

Tudor Era Accessories for Women

http://www.tudorshoppe.com/

July 2013

A lady understands the importance of accessories

Accessories hold a great deal of importance in the world of fashion. This has been true for a long time and even reaches as far back as the Tudor Era.

Accessories can be used in order to truly bring out the look that you’re going for, the Tudor aesthetic is no exception. In this presentation you’ll find a brief guide to some of the coolest Tudor accessories for women out there so that you can accent your Tudor outfits and really bring out the details of such a rich and colorful era.

There’s nothing like a good belt or skirt hike to keep your outfit together…literally.

Belts & Skirt Hikes

From 13th Century Gemstone Buttons to Late Elizabethan style buttons there are plenty of opportunity to spruce up a Tudor outfit with buttons!

Buttons

From elegant to quaint, cloaks and surcoats can serve both fashion and function purposes. Mainly for when the weather is a bit brisk, surcoats are typically used for indoor use while cloaks are used for outdoor ventures.

Cloaks & Surcoats

There’s nothing that screams Tudor era like crowns, circlets, and tiaras. Whether you are interested in feeling the hug of a ‘Lady-in-Waiting Crown’ or a Quatrefoil Tiara there’s quite a variety out there for you to choose from.

Crowns and Circlets

Hats and HeadwearThe women of the Tudor period had quite a variety of unique hats and headwear to choose from. The French Hood, the Silk Veil, the Muffin Hat, the Attifet, and the Flemish Pill Hat are just a few of the options out there for the ladies. And believe it or not there’s quite a bit of unisex hats from the Tudor period as well.

JewelryWhat lady doesn’t love jewelry?...Exactly! Women have loved jewelry since even before the Tudor era. Here are a few examples of some really nifty jewelry from that time. Of course, there’s much more where these came from.

MasksMask’s are always fun accessories that can to your Tudor inspired outfit. Great for adding mystery and allure to a beautiful lady’s presence, a Tudor mask is never a bad idea to have one in your arsenal.

FootwearWomen’s footwear, and men’s, were a far cry away from the innovation of today. However, there’s something to be said about the attraction that a quaint and simple design can create. These shoes fit the need for both fashion and function, surviving even in our hyperactive age.

There are tons of options to indulge in when it comes to women’s accessories. By utilizing the various accessories you will be better able to accentuate the fashions of the Tudor Era. The details really make a difference, wouldn’t you say?

In Closing

Founded in 2001, The Tudor Shoppe provides reproduction Tudor Era (1485-1603) and related goods to individuals,

stage productions, television shows, museums, historic sites, educational institutions, and re-enactment societies. Our goal remains clear: to offer quality goods at the best price possible

price.

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