Despite looking at a lot of paintings, I am still puzzled about the waist closure of early Renaissance gowns. For example, here: http://www.marquise.de/en/1500/pics/1525_2.shtml and detail here: http://www.marquise.de/images/1500/1525_2d1.jpg
Usually the join between the opening of the bodice and the skirt waistband, if there is one, is obscured by hands, an apron, a belt, folds of fabric, etc. So how does this dress close without there being a gap at the waist, either horizontal or vertical? Has anyone figured this out? Thanks, Joan @ _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
