17th century fashion peasant

Step back in time with these captivating 17th century peasant fashion ideas. Discover the unique and stylish outfits that defined this era and add a touch of history to your wardrobe.
During the French Renaissance this was the type of fashion when it came to what  the lower-class citizens could afford and allowed to wear.

During the French Renaissance this was the type of fashion when it came to what the lower-class citizens could afford and allowed to wear.

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Made in 2002 This dress was based on a picture in Hans Weigel's Trachtenbuch printed in 1577, showing a French peasant woman. It has served me well, the top photo is from 2010, and I could still have worn it if I hadn't become too fat for it. In fact I am a little fat even in the photos from 2002 below. The dress is made of yellow worsted wool and the guard at the hem and the front placket is made of dark grey-black wool flannel. I'm wearing sewn stockings of a thin wool twill in all the…

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