1560's Venetian Gown

This outfit is was inspired by a Venetian portrait by Paolo Veronese. It wasn't intended to be an exact copy, but I did want to keep it fairly close to the original. The gown is made from cotton velveteen that I dyed myself (it was originally hot pink). The cutwork sleeves were done with a modified version of reverse applique, and the design for the sleeves was taken from another anonymous Italian painting. I am also wearing a linen camicia, a silk embroidered partlet, and some fabulous reproduction reticella lace cuffs. You can read more details about research and construction for this project in my Venetian dress diary.

My version and the Veronese portrait that inspired it

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