spitballing: SCA/16th c. wardrobe

[anotheranon]

Part of my lack of involvement in the SCA is what I perceive to be my limited wardrobe (icon notwithstanding). My creations have been based on whim rather than much planning, which is why when I went through everything last year I was surprised to realize that I had 4 partlets but only 1 chemise :P

I've rectified this somewhat (lots of white linen ~18 months ago = a couple more chemises/shirts) but I still think things are woefully incomplete. Doubly so because I want to have both women's and men's garb.

Local SCA friend D. forwarded me this Pennsic wardrobe cheat sheet (PDF, p. 23) and it's helped me impose a little order on my future planning. Here's what I'm thinking:

New kirtle (side lacer to replace the current one, the first I made that is a back-lacer and impossible to put on by myself)

Doublet with separate sleeves that themselves button/aiglet/something closed at the seam - I'm thinking functional for both men's and women's garb and hot/cold weather

Flat cap (also suitable for men's/women's)

Cut hose (ditto)

Apron

Head rail (one I have now is heavy weight and pieced - doesn't stay put well).

Note, I'm not aiming for a particular time/place with these, just generic 16th century so I have a "wardrobe" of sorts instead of the One Flashy Things that are so tempting to make but impractical to wear in most situations :P

Thoughts, constructive criticism appreciated.

Comments

[ladyaelfwynn.livejournal.com]

The majority of my SCA is is mix and match. All of my late period shifts can be worn with any of my bodices and skirst. My under-tunics can be worn with my over-tunics or viking jumpers. All of my Middle Eastern is fairly interchangeable.

I don't have any spectacular garb because 1)it would get real old, real quick and 2) I'm usually busy doing something that would get fancy garb trashed.

I'm beginning to think about some nicer garb but don't know what I'd make that I'd really like for years.

[anotheranon.livejournal.com]

I hear you re: the "statement garb" - all that work to tire of it/wear it out really would suck :( Maybe some fancy accessories?