Medieval Blouses

A medieval blouse for LARP and the medieval market

When looking for the right garment for a LARP or a medieval festival, the question often arises: dress or combination of blouse and skirt? Surely a lady will like to fall back on the blouse, especially at higher temperatures. But the blouse of today is not typical for the Middle Ages. The first blouses were probably worn by the crusaders. According to tradition, they wore a so-called pelus robe over their armor to protect them from dust and dirt. This is said to have given rise to the term blouse.

So the medieval blouse for the maid, peasant woman or noblewoman was often rather the top of a shirt or the undergarment. The short shirt, the vest or the tunic to pull over dress or undergarment was the kind of blouse that could be worn by ladies in the Middle Ages. Nevertheless, we offer you here LARP-Fashion.co.uk of course blouses as a garment in the manner and style of the Middle Ages. You can combine these quite excellently with other garments. Each blouse as a corsage, bodice jacket, short tunic or vest is characterized by its own style.

The medieval blouse at the Larp as in the spare time

The advantage of the medieval blouse from LARP-Fashion.co.uk lies in the suitability for everyday use. For example, the medieval blouse together with a chain belt can also fit wonderfully with a pair of jeans. You can wear the combination in your free time or at work. If you want to equip yourself with a medieval blouse for LARP or market, you will find a great selection of blouses of various types of fabric. Choose your blouse laced or free falling, with noble ruffles or with a belt. Just choose the medieval blouse that best suits your LARP character and its garb.

The right medieval blouse for the peasant or for the fine lady

In the Middle Ages, the social status or the origin of the wearer could always be determined by the garb. It was unthinkable for the upper class to soil their fine hands with rough work. Thus, the upper class in the Middle Ages could afford to indicate their elevated status with the wide sleeves of a blouse. Farmers' wives, barmaids and simple maids wore tighter-fitting cuts and sleeves in order to be able to really grip.

But it’s a question if they thought at all to a kind of style for their garb in the Middle Ages. Clothing that indicated the differences between the sexes among the lower classes did not appear until late in the Middle Ages. Even among the nobility, clothing with lace or other jewelry was initially rather frowned upon. But as the Middle Ages progressed and the time of minstrels and festive tournaments began, the lady of the world also showed herself with distinguished blouses and dresses. Thus, she could make an impression with ruffles, lace and elaborate lacing.

Medieval blouses ideal for summer

When it gets really warm outside, blouses like the short-sleeved blouse are often the right choice. Their lightweight fabric ensures comfort even at hot medieval festivals. The short sleeves of the blouse allow your tanned skin to shine. However, if you want to appear stylish on the larp, a garment like your blouse, tunic or dress should generally better not show any skin. At least, this is true for members of the ranks in the Middle Ages. As a pirate bride, you can of course wear what you like and what suits you in the Middle Ages. Our blouses for the Middle Ages are mainly made with materials from nature. Cotton, linen and mixtures of them are a blessing for the wearer and the skin. Do you have questions about the shipping or one of our items? Don't be shy, just contact us. We are always at the service of the maid, the noblewoman and even the queen.