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Ugly Underthings

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So, petticoats are a must. They add that extra umph to a full outfit, hiding the bones in your hoopskirt (Oh! What a faux pas!) and smoothing the bumps in your humps when you dare to wear a bustle. Picture borrowed from here

Swan Sheild

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Schongauer, Martin German, c. 1450 - 1491 Shield with Swan, Held by Woman c. 1480/1490 I love this gown. Theres not much to go on, from what I see, there are at least two gowns. Under dress with 3/4 sleeves, like a chemise or cotehardie. Overdress something like a houpplande, voluminous skirts and one full art, the other sleeveless with three dagged lengths hanging from the sleeve-head.