Elizabethan costuming requires special undergarment to shape the body into the desired silhouette.
Chemise
The first thing to go on is the
chemise. I make mine to be easily washable. Many of the costumes are not
easily cleaned. The chemise provides a layer between the gown and the skin.
The two examples that I have shown are a square neck and a high collar
chemise. The sleeves are full so that the fabric can be pulled though
slits and slashes. I prefer ankle length so that I can wear the chemise
with a ropa.
Square neck chemise with farthingale (hoops), corset and bumroll.
