The separate colors for bodice and skirts isn't common, but there are examples of it (if I recall correctly, they become more common later in the 16th century, but still not as common as single color gowns). I don't know if this is an example of that or not, but the slashing in the sleeves of the left hand woman makes me think it is a bodice/double (underlayer) and not a jacket/coat (outer layer). I would totally agree that the woman on the right is wearing a short cape-style Gollar.
I do love the oft-recreated Saxon Princess dresses (the Cranach style gown with the lacing over the plastron/Brustfleck) that you are contemplating making. That is the style that I debated the construction of so much in my 'clicky, clicky' links.
I am slowly getting my mind around the style of high collared dress I am going to attempt. am nervous because I don't think anyone else has done this version - so I am going out on a limb. But I think that may end up being part of the fun! ;)
I am totally looking forward to seeing your dress diaries when you get to work on yours!
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Date: 2011-01-11 04:06 am (UTC)I do love the oft-recreated Saxon Princess dresses (the Cranach style gown with the lacing over the plastron/Brustfleck) that you are contemplating making. That is the style that I debated the construction of so much in my 'clicky, clicky' links.
I am slowly getting my mind around the style of high collared dress I am going to attempt. am nervous because I don't think anyone else has done this version - so I am going out on a limb. But I think that may end up being part of the fun! ;)
I am totally looking forward to seeing your dress diaries when you get to work on yours!