Medieval peasant dress

The medieval peasant dress is a three-piece women's outfit: a cream-colored shirt with an attached black corset, a long brown skirt with a green overskirt, and a black belt with a square buckle. A gold-colored lace runs across the chest in a cross stitch, and the round neckline is trimmed with white lace above short puff sleeves. Women wear this outfit during carnival, at a medieval festival such as Castlefest, and at a tavern-themed party.

Parts, colors, and sizes of the peasant dress

• You receive three pieces: the shirt with corset, the skirt with apron, and the separate belt.
• The color scheme is green, brown, and black, with cream in the shirt and gold in the lace.
• The brown skirt falls to the ankle, the green overskirt ends around the knee and can be worn gathered at the back.
• The outfit is available in women's sizes S, M, L, and XL.
• The fabric is 100% polyester.
• Hand wash only, do not bleach, do not tumble dry, do not iron, and do not dry clean.

Why do green and brown go with the peasant look?

Earth tones belong to the working class in medieval imagery: peasants, innkeepers, and tavern girls are depicted in green, brown, and unbleached cream. The laced corset over a loose shirt and the layered skirt are the most recognizable elements. A noble dress or lady-in-waiting look works with richer fabrics, long trailing sleeves, and deep colors. This dress chooses the simple side of that image, with the belt as the focal point in the middle.

Braids, jewelry, and shoes for this dress

Two loose braids or large curls make the look instantly recognizable, optionally with a lace headband or a simple headscarf. Brown boots or flat shoes match the long skirt, just like a leather pouch bag on the belt. A stone beer mug or a wicker basket in hand completes the tavern image, and a simple rope or copper necklace keeps it true to the peasant style. Those accessories are not part of the outfit and are chosen separately.

Choose the medieval peasant dress in your size and you will be in a complete tavern look during carnival or a medieval festival.