Proper headpiece & jewelry for this outfit?

[Scotty Hunter]

This photo does not belong to me, it is a store listing on eBay by TheCandleQueen. I mean absolutely no copyright infringement by reposting this image.

I was just curious to know what type of headwear and jewelry would work best for this outfit?
Is this more of a "noble" style type garb? 



Just trying to learn. Thanks for any replies!

[gypsylakat]

the hoop skirt makes it look classier, but by itself it's fairly wenchy
Does the listing even come with the hoop skirt?

[Scotty Hunter]

Not that I know of, I can't recall for sure. I don't believe it did, though.

[arbcoind]

This is pretty much what I wear to faire and I describe myself as a wench.  I wear simple jewelry made of metal and plain stones and a simple black tricorn hat with feathers to match my bodice.

Gina

[Scotty Hunter]

Great, thanks!

[Rani Zemirah]

I think if you were to add an over skirt, sleeves and maybe a beaded forepart, it could easily become upper class or noble, depending on how far you dressed it up, and what accessories you put with it. 

[DonaCatalina]

My first reaction was a colored bead necklace and a brown muffin cap.
As it is the dress is pretty wenchy. (is that a word?)

If you added sleeves, a split overskirt it could become more noble.
Compare the two photos- the bottom one is definitely noble.

[lys1022]

Personally, I would say that it falls into the gentry classification more than anything.  For headgear I would do a flat cap with a coif under it, and jewelry would be fairly simple with more metal than precious stones.

It is definitely NOT something a wench would wear.  "Wenches" (which really wasn't a classification, more along the lines of a job such as bar-wench) wouldn't ever wear a farthingale or hoopskirt.  Those were pretty much reserved for gentry on up.  Peasants and Yeomanry would wear layered skirts without a hoop / farthingale, and an apron over the front.

[Scotty Hunter]

The photo comparison was helpful, thank you!

Appreciate all the replies. I just love it here. Learning so much!

[gem]

Straight wench without the hoop skirt. With the hoop skirt + a nice flat cap/snood or a straw hat, you could do a passable middle-class look (though NOT historically accurate).

Candle Queen's work is *gorgeous.* IIRC, she's a friend of our own Lady Kathleen of Olmstead, and she's posted here in the past. She has admitted that her garb is fairwear--not historically accurate--but she definitely has gowns that fall on the noble end of the spectrum, as well as these great wenchy ensembles.

[Scotty Hunter]

They ARE nice, no doubt about that!  I'm still trying to find a link to Lady Kathleen's work as well. Checked the garb links and such, have heard the name mentioned numerous times, but apparently I am blind.

I've just gotten SO caught up in looking at all stations of clothing, though admittedly I am still quite confused as to which are noble and which are not. haha! I'll learn.

[Lady Renee Buchanan]

Lady Kathleen of Olmsted's website:

www.customdesignsbyladykathleen.com/index.htm

Absolutely gorgeous work!

Love that couple in the upper left hand corner!   lol   

[Scotty Hunter]

Oo, thank you for the link! Definitely going to go drool all over the keyboard now. 

[Lady Kathleen of Olmsted]

I heard my name mentioned. 

I try! The Wench wear by the Candle Queen(a.k.a Nicki Smith) is very lovely indeed.

[Scotty Hunter]

lol, you have good hearing.