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'Costume shirt' is not a generally used term but one which came about in my days of re-enacting where the term was used to distinguish it from a 'normal' 20th Century shirt. From early days up to around 1800 shirts didn't change that much, simply based on squares of differing sizes put together in various ways.
Gathering, around the neck and on the sleeves, comes and goes over the centuries, as does decorations of embroidery and lace. They can be quite long
too.
I can do all types from early linen tunics to the ubiquitous frilly Pirate shirt.
If you need an authentic shirt, just tell me what era you need and I can tell you the options, if any. If you want a flamboyant Gothic/alternative shirt then you tell me what you want.
Order in your collar size. Let me know if you are tall, it may have to be cut longer in the body and sleeve.
Here are a few pictures and prices to help.
Basic Linen Costume Shirt from £35.
Usually made in linen for authenticity, they wash and wear well, getting better with age. Price is for a machine made garment. This price covers basic shirts from Tudor - 1500's to Georgian - 1800's. Other fabrics available, please e-mail me.
Hand Finished Linen Costume Shirt from £40.
As above but hand finished so no visible machine stitching, suitable for re-enactment. Other fabrics available.
Ornate Shirts. Pictured above.
Frills, lace and embroidery, just let me know how many and how much you need! Again, available without visible machine stitching if appropriate. Fancy fabrics, wild colours, just ask! Don't forget that silk will have to be dry cleaned.
White linen Georgian Shirt with frills from £40.
Black Habotai silk with single frills. from £60. Pictured above.
Red Habotai silk shirt with double frills. From £70. Pictured above.
Stock and Cravat
Stocks are the forerunners of cravats, they are usually longer and can be trimmed with lace.
Pictures and more information coming soon.
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