Here is the finished gown, in photos taken by Wendi Koble, right before Sarah’s Laureling ceremony at the SCA West Kingdom 12th Night 2012.
Trystan
1560s gown inspired by a portrait of Isabella de Medici
Trystan, Sarah, Kendra
Three evil ladies
Fancy girls!
The only thing I’d change is that the silver, black, & pearl girdle I made ended up a few inches short (but I swear, I measured!), so I couldn’t wear it that day. This will be fixed soon. Everything else felt & looked pretty darn perfect to me.
I was a bit concerned that there would not be enough adornment on your outfit. The bodice and sleeves were done beautifully in previous photos, but I wasn’t sure if the skirt and accessories would be as fabulous. It is safe to say that everything in your ensemble harmonizes well with everything else and no piece is over- or under- compared to the rest.
Thanks! I still have some pearls & hematite beads that I intend to add along the center front of the bodice & skirt (same as on the sleeves). And I *really* want to fix the girdle so I can wear it. Just a touch more decoration in the skirt area. Rare that an outfit is ever truly finished 😉
Love the dress Trystan. Beautiful work.
Thank you!