Elizabethan era

When Queen Elizabeth I was 29, in 1562, she was struck down with what was believed to be a violent fever.

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Elizabethan and Tudor Make-Up: The use of cosmetics was not popular during the early part of the Tudor period, the use of perfumes and lotions however was.

The Elizabethan era of 1558–1603 is known for garments made of wool and linen that were heavy and of a striking design, including such fashion icons as the ruff and the farthingale.

Queen Elizabeth I, daughter of Henry VIII, was the ruler during the time Shakespeare was writing. She was a patron of the arts and a fan of Shakespeare's plays.

Ah, th' merry Renaissance Faire is approaching as some may be aware, at least to our town, and I always make it a tradition to attend every year. I never cease to enforce the policy upon my family of wearing the appropriate attire for such a rare occasion meaning we must wear period costumes! If I could, I'd make it a law that one must come in Renaissance clothing to the Renaissance faire for it merely makes sense to do so. I try to take every opportunity and excuse I possibly can to dress…

Nice Gown with partlet, great matching combo of jewellery to enliven simple material, plus can reuse on other outfits

The Elizabethan period in England had a daily life based on social order: the monarch as the highest, the nobility as second rank