High waisted fashions in 14th century Italy

[frualeydis]

I've written a long blog post (or at least image heavy) on high waisted fashions of the late 13th century and the first half of the 14th century in Italy. I have also reached the conclusion that some of them actually must have very high waist seams. it doesn't fit with anything I have learned this far, but I can't explain away images like this.




Blog post.

Comments

[idahoswede.livejournal.com]

Waist? They are so high, they are nearly strangling the wearer!

And out of curiosity, why do you think a drawstring, at least in some cases, would not be right? That peplum effect on the lavender gown is also most interesting. I hope you know the one I mean.

[clothsprogs.livejournal.com]

I'd call that a yoke if it didn't seem to go intothe armpit.

And why do they have something tied around it just below the gahters...?

Curiouser and curiouser

Teddy

[sarahbellem.livejournal.com]

Oh, wow, those ARE weird!

One thought: Could they be wearing a drawstring skirt/apron over a fitted kirtle? The ties could be crossed around the back and brought forward and tied at the bust.