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Silk Stomachers
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- Based on contemporary artwork
- Flattering cut makes waist appear smaller
- Available in 3 sizes for customized fit
- Stomacher has back laced closure with a full placket allows for near perfect fit
- No visible machine stitching with the exception of eyelets for lacing
- Looks great worn with Double Wrap Belt or on its own
- Coordinates with all colors of our pleated bliaut and pendant sleeve gowns
- Colors: Brick Red, Green, Black, Purple, Golden Brown, Oatmeal, Bright Blue
- Also see our Clearance Sale Silk Stomachers
- Price - $54.95
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About our 12th Century Stomacher
A medieval solution to the corset! This broad, body-shaping and enhancing garment was unique to the mid-12th century and often worn with an otherwise loose-fitting gown. Back-lacing, made in raw silk, interlined with stiffener for shapely fit shape and available in a wide variety of colors.
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Colors and Fabrics
Note: Due to the difficulty of representing colors accurately on a variety of monitors we've included color descriptions along with our swatches. Please use both when deciding on what color to order. Also, despite how the colors may appear on your monitor the same color names in Silk and Linen are different and do not exactly coordinate.
Silk colors: Oatmeal, Golden Brown, Red, Green, Blue, Purple
Red -a darker red with rust undertones
Green -a rich, bright jewel tone
Blue -a brilliant bright blue
Purple -a deep rich purple
Oatmeal -a natural color, similar to the color of undyed fabric
Golden Brown -a rich, darker gold
Olive Green -a medium, softer green
Dark Brown -a rich reddish brown that has a burgundy cast to it
Size Chart
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Waist Measurements
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| Small
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19-28" / 48-71cm
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| Medium
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28-37" / 71-94cm
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| Large
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38-47" / 97-119cm
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Note: In our women's clothes we've abandoned 'standard', modern sizing because it is far from standard, and tends to cause more confusion than provide accurate information. So, please judge your size by your chest and waist measurements. We do not give hip measurements because the gown flares dramatically at the hip and is so generously sized there that fit is not an issue at that point. A range of fit is given for each size because the lacings and placket in the back start at the top and extend to below the hip providing flexibility within each size as well as a near perfect fit to each individual within that size range. The gowns run long with a small train so that you can wear them in the authentic fashion of the period - trailing along the ground or hem it to your desired length.
Our Design
Historical Inspirations
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| Drawing after sculpture from Bourge Cathedral, circa 12th century in Bourge, France
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Drawing after the Effigy of Queen Clotilda, circa 12th century in Corbeil
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Drawing after column sculpture on the portal of Chartres Cathedral, circa the 2nd half of the 12th century in Chartres, France
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Featured Article:
From the Pen of History- The Tumultuous 15th Century
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