Jacquelyne Aubuchon 2014 after Domenico Ghirlandaio
When it comes to Renaissance costuming, one piece that almost immediately comes to mind is the Giornea. This dress was the top most layer worn over a house dress and a chemise. It is often sold at fairs and festivals as a starter piece for the women’s wardrobe. The first medievalish costume I ever bought was one of these dresses.
An excellent artist to look at when considering your overdress is Dominic Giorlandio.
This is a simple tabbard like garment. Open at the sides, it is worn belted or loose.
Click here for pattern. Women’s Giornea Size 6-18.
Bibliography:
Dressing Renaissance Florence: Families, Fortunes, and Fine Clothing. Carole Collier Frick, The Johns Hopkins University Studies in Historical and Political Science, 2002.
Dress of the Venetians. Stella Mary Newton. Scholar Press, 1988.
Late 15th Century Italian Women’s Gamurra
Festive Attyre: Florentine Dress: 1475-1500
Sophie Stitches; 15th Century; Italian Gamurra & Girnea
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