Baroque Gown

  The underbodice and the decorated petticoat could be worn as an informal, casual dress. They are made of white satin, which was the favorite fabric in early baroque period. The petticoat is pleated by cartridge pleating (favorite already in renaissance period). The underbodice consists of two parts – the underbodice itself and the stomacher. Paned double puff sleeves also called “virago sleeves” are cut according to a pattern of Jean Hunnisett (Period Costume for Stage & Screen: Patterns for Women’s Dress 1500-1800). The rest of the underbodice, the petticoat and also the overgown are cut according to a pattern of L. Kybalová (Dějiny odívání: Barok a rokoko), which had to be adapted.