Tales from Tudor Times

TT15 - Reign of the Ruff OR Females in Farthingales PART 1


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Welcome to the Past! In Tangled in Tudor Times, Bella Salas has a side hustle she calls Glorianna’s Threads. This fusion-fashion subscription trunk combines elements of modern and 16’th century Elizabethan women’s clothing. When she’s unexpectedly transported through time to the Elizabethan era, Bella has a chance to get up close and personal with Tudor fashions, fabrics and embellishments. In this month’s episode that includes: A Fusion Fashion Excerpt, What’s not to love about a Ruff? Dipping into Bodies, Farthingales, and Bum Rolls, and a discussion of Sleeves and Stomachers. The next episode, on December 20’th, will continue this Tudor fashions topic with: The Thick look, Slash It!, Footwear, Ornaments weren’t Washable, No knickers – Is it True? Wigs, and finally Lucy’s ruff, an excerpt from Tangled in Tudor Times.

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Tales from Tudor TimesBy LR Shimer