So close that I can taste it

All that remains on the new kirtle is to sew the lining of the bodice to the waist and finish the edges of the slit in the skirt. Oh, I plan to put on some trim around the waist too, but it's not strictly necessary.
For the rest of the outfit I need bands around the sleeves of my shift/shirt and, ideally a new shirt. I have started on the new shirt but I'm not sure that it will turn out as I want to. If it doesn't I'll wear another shift and a partlet instead and make the gold and pearl "covered" shirt some other time.

(The inspiration)

Preview

Of course I found out, after finishing every seam on the kirtle that it was too loose in the bodice. Some ripping and resewing later I hope it will fit better. The photos are, however, taken before this. I'm also wearing the wrong smock, no headwear etc. But it looks promising.