Chemises

A chemise is the most basic of undergarments. This versatile garment can also be worn as a peasant blouse or a full-length nightgown, and is useful for a wide range of time periods. All chemises are 80" to 90" around the body and 30" to 40" around each sleeve. Chemises are priced by length (the measurement you supply on the order form).
"Short" is anything up to 30" long, "Medium" is 31" to 42" long, "Long" is 43" and longer.
Unless otherwise specified, the fabric is cotton, in white, or off-white. Other colors may be ordered for $5.00 more than the posted price. You may specify any (solid) color you like, and we will do our best to find it.


The Basic Chemise



The Basic - This chemise has a plain drawstring neckline and plain drawstring cuffs. Sleeves to wrist or to elbow. Short - $29.00 Medium - $34.00 Long - $39.00

The Irish Chemise



	The Irish Chemise, or "Leine" has a plain drawstring neck and very long, adjustable sleeves. There are drawstring casings in each sleeve and you just pull up the ribbons and tie them at your desired sleeve length. Sleeves are 50" long. Short - $49.00 Medium - $54.00 Long - $59.00

The Italian Chemise



The Italian - Perfect for puffing through your gown's slashed sleeves, this chemise has a plain drawstring neckline and self-ruffled cuffs. Sleeves to wrist or elbow. Short - $35.00 Medium - $40.00 Long - $45.00


	The German Chemise



	The German - Reminiscent of beer halls and serving wenches, this chemise has a self-ruffled drawstring neck and matching cuffs. Sleeves to wrist or elbow. Short - $39.00 Medium - $44.00 Long - $49.00

	The French Chemise



	The French - To achieve a cleavage enhancing, off the shoulder effect, elastic is used in the self-ruffled, slit-front neckline. This chemise also features self-ruffled ribbon drawstring cuffs. Sleeves to wrist or elbow. Short - $39.00 Medium - $44.00 Long - $49.00

	The Normandy Tunic


		The Normandy - This “chemise” is an early period under tunic. It can be worn alone, or as an over tunic. This chemise is only available in natural raw silk, with sleeves to the elbow. Short - $45.00 Medium - $50.00 Long - $55.00
The Scottish Chemise




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The Scottish - This chemise has a plain drawstring neckline and self-ruffled cuffs. There is a row of thistles embroidered down the center line of each sleeve. Sleeves to wrist or elbow. Four thistles on long sleeves, two thistles on elbow length. Short - $85.00 Medium - $90.00 Long - $95.00

			Click here for a close up of the thistle design.


	The Tudor Chemise



	The Tudor - This chemise is gathered into a fixed, square neckband and features drawstring, self-ruffled cuffs. Sleeves to wrist or elbow. Short - $69.00 Medium - $74.00 Long - $79.00

				The Dutch Chemise



		The Dutch - This chemise is gathered into a fixed, square neckband. There is a row of black rose and tulip embroidery along the center front of the band. This chemise also features self-ruffled drawstring cuffs. Sleeves to wrist or elbow. Short - $79.00 Medium - $84.00 Long - $89.00

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Above is a close-up of the Dutch Chemise embroidery.


	The Blackwork Chemise




The Blackwork - This chemise has a plain drawstring neckline and self-ruffled cuffs. There is a row of blackwork medallions embroidered down the center line of each sleeve. Sleeves to wrist or elbow. Four medallions on long sleeves, two medallions on elbow length. Short - $75.00 Medium - $80.00 Long - $85.00 Click here for a close up of the medallion design.




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	The English Chemise

		The English - The collar and cuffs of this chemise are on fixed bands. The bands have been embroidered with blackwork and they tie closed with ribbons. The chemise is open all the way up the front so it can be worn as an open or closed partlet. Short - $95.00 Medium - $100.00 Long - $105.00 Click on each of the pictures for a larger image. Click here for an extreme close-up of the embroidery.


	At left is the English Chemise worn open underneath a corset.


	Close-up of the collar and cuff embroidery.

The Elizabethan Partlet


	The Elizabethan Partlet is made of black velveteen lined with white linen. It's a necessary accessory for 16th century gowns. The partlet ties under the arms by means of aglet-trimmed ribbons, and it has a metallic pin front closure. The inside edges of the partlet have been machine embroidered with blackwork. Shown over a gown at left. One size fits all, black and white only. Your choice of silver or gold for the aglets and pin. The Elizabethan Partlet - $45.00



		The Elizabethan Partlet by itself, shown above, embroidery close-up at left.

The Gypsy Chemise


	The Gypsy Chemise was designed for singer/songwriter Candice Night of the band Blackmore’s Night. Her bridesmaids wore this chemise at her wedding to Ritchie Blackmore in 2008.



		The Gypsy Chemise is made of black illusion mesh, which is a sheer, stretchy nylon/spandex blend. It has a self-ruffling, elasticized neck, designed to be worn off the shoulder. There are double rows of elastic in the upper sleeves so they can be worn puffed. There is a row of elastic on the ribcage to shape the chemise yet not add bulk at the waistline. The chemise falls into handkerchief points at the hemline, which is above the knee. The bottom or “skirt” of the chemise can be worn over the top of a skirt, as shown in the pictures of Candice and her bridesmaids. The Gypsy Chemise - $95.00

Candice Night is wearing The Gypsy Chemise underneath The Candice Corset, also designed especially for her.

For more info about Candice Night, visit the official website: http://www.candicenight.com

The Candice Corset can be seen here


The Portuguese Chemise


	The Portuguese - Based on a portrait of Isabella of Portugal, this chemise has a plain drawstring neckline and three rows of elastic on the forearms. Sleeves to wrist only. Short - $45.00 Medium - $50.00 Long - $55.00


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Every item is made to your specifications, so you will need to supply measurements as well as your choice of style, fabric color, and sleeve length (to wrist or to elbow) on the order form.
There is a diagram on the form to help you in take the necessary measurements.

Prices are subject to change without notice

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