Clara Dress

The sleeveless "Clara" dress is open in the front and closed by a lacing on the chest. Perfect for those hot summer days.

Material: canvas

Size: S - XXL

You are small inside the Undershirt that once fit you perfectly--the unfortunate side effect of a difficult winter. You tighten your belt another notch, frowning at the watered-down soup over the fire. You and your family aren’t sure you’re going to have enough food. As you consider ways you might be able to afford some meat--maybe you can do some work for a merchant in town?--there’s an anxious knock on the door.

“Raiders!” shouts the messenger on your doorstep. “Raiders are coming! Every able person is being called to fight!”

Suddenly an empty belly is the least of your worries.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Undershirt is a loose, lightweight, and versatile shirt with a raglan neckline that reaches from the shoulders to the hips. Made from light cotton, this shirt’s neckline is adjustable using a double set of drawstrings, allowing you the freedom to wear the shirt tightly around the neck or draped across the shoulders. Drawstrings at the wrists also allow you to wear the sleeves hanging loose or tied tight at the wrists.

The Undershirt is an excellent undergarment for all genders, and can also be worn as an overshirt. This shirt is fully compatible with Epic Armoury’s other clothes and armours, and the style will fit with a broad variety of characters and genres.

HISTORY

• Shirts began as a form of undergarments for men in the 7th-10th centuries
• Considered more of a Renaissance-era fashion for men with its billowy sleeves
• Traditionally worn as an underlayer beneath a doublet or vest

Your morning routine is an essential part of your strict fitness and discipline standards. You wake early for sword drills, and before the sun is fully over the horizon you are eating breakfast and washing up for the day.

You secure your Godfrey Belt over your pourpoint doublet, tightening the sturdy strip of leather through its elegantly sculpted buckle. You stand tall in the height of fashion; none shall doubt your ability as the good knight you truly are.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Belt Godfrey is a 1.5 cm wide leather belt that has been handcrafted. Made from brown vegetable-tanned leather, this 3mm thick belt features many holes along its length. Using strong brown leather and brass fittings, you can expect to use this skinny belt for a long time with regular leather care.

Secure the Belt Godfrey by looping it around the waist and through the buckle, pinning it through the appropriate hole. A new hole may be added with a leather punch for smaller or larger waists! The Belt Godfrey is particularly great for a noble or knight, and is specifically designed to match Epic Armoury’s other Godfrey costuming. Collect the set or mix and match with our other products to giving your character a unique look.

HISTORY

• Belts have been documented for male clothing since the Bronze Age between 3200–600 B.C.
• More commonly a male fashion item, with the exception of the Middle Ages

When you live as dangerously (and arguably illegally) as you, it’s important to keep all the necessary protections on hand. A hidden knife to protect yourself is important, but if you had to give a young thief some important advice--you’d tell him to hide his face with a good hood.

Your Basic Hood protects your identity from would be assassins and hangmen with a hungry noose. So long as you are quick on your feet and look out for yourself, this is one piece of gear that is liable to keep you thieving for a long time.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Basic Hood is a hood with a short mantle and long hood tail. The mantle covers the shoulders, keeping the upper chest covered while the roomy hood can be pulled down to cover part of the face. Made of medium canvas, this lightweight hood provides protection from the elements without being too warm in potential heat.

Wear this hood by simply slipping it over your head--it’s easy and comfortable. Hoods are great garments for rounding off your look, and the Basic Hood is a traditional layer that fits a wide variety of character types.

HISTORY

• One of the oldest garments known to humanity
• Common fashion in medieval Europe, especially with a hood
• Hoods were a common garment worn by all social classes in a huge variety of forms and shapes

The snows have come, but despite the cold your village still depends on you to defend it from hungry raiders. The northern winters can be harsh, making men and women particularly desperate.

Thankfully, your Wool Cloak is secure and keeps you warm. You keep the hood over your head as you patrol the walls, pulling it close to keep away the biting wind. At least it is easy to spot incoming trouble against the pure white of snow. You’ll see anyone coming.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Wool Cloak is a heavy, water-tight cloak with a hood and form-fitting shoulders beneath a mantle. The cloak protects the head down to the mid-calf from the elements, hanging naturally from the shoulders without impeding your movement. The addition of a mantle over the shoulders adds additional warmth and protection for the torso and around the cloak’s opening. Made from heavy wool blend fabric, keep warm and comfortable in snow or rain.

Wear this cloak by simply slipping it over your head--it’s easy and comfortable. Cloaks are great garments for adventurers, and the Wool Cloak is a practical layer that fits a wide range of characters.

HISTORY

• One of the oldest garments known to humanity
• Common fashion in medieval Europe, especially with a hood
• Hoods were a common garment worn by all social classes in a huge variety of forms and shapes

Made from light cotton fabric, the "Annabelle" blouse is an airy upper garment for hot summer days. The generously cut sleeves can be gathered by means of drawstings and can be worn as either short or long sleeves. The deep neckline can be closed for the cooler days or in case you need something more modest when in noble surroundings, or the days are getting colder. The blouse was designed to be worn underneath the "Annabelle" bodice, but can also be worn in combination with all other fabric or leather bodices we offer.

It differs from the "Anna" blouse in that the sleeve cut was alters to allow an even better fit.

Discontinued 2016

DISCONTINUED IN 2019 - Still available to order but some colours/sizes may not be available. Check with us before ordering if not showing as currently in stock.

Silence. Perfect silence.

You use the silence as a cloak of armour, masked in the darkness and waiting for danger to show itself. You ready your sword, prepared to launch your deadly attack should your Lord’s assassins appear. One quick slice and they will breathe their last, you sword hitting its mark and your Kimono becoming soaked in their dark red blood. When you vanish once more, you’ll leave any of their allies bewildered and afraid.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Dark Red Kimono is a traditional Japanese T-shaped robe with ¾ length sleeves made from heavy red cotton and a reinforced collar. Reaching from the shoulders to the upper thighs, this garment is a great base to an Ancestral costume. The Kimono is worn by tying the left over the right side, securing its cotton straps located on the inside and outside of the waist. The sleeves hang loose just above the wrists, leaving the hands free and allowing the greatest possible freedom of action.

Fully compatible with Epic Armoury's other Asian styles, the Kimono is a great basis for almost any samurai-inspired character you wish to make - be it honourable warrior or dishonoured thief.

HISTORY

• A traditional Japanese garment since the 8th century
• Resembles a kosode, which is a shorter sleeved kimono worn with a hakama
• Traditionally secured with a sash tied at the back called an obi
• Always traditionally tied with the left over the right side, except when dressing the dead

Your House waits for sleep to take your rivals before making an advance on their fortress. While the element of surprise will give you an advantage, forcing the rival house to fall will still require a bloody battle this night.

You are one of your family’s oldest females and a devout follower of your chaotic god. Decorated in your Priestess Dress, you lead your small army of slaves and allies with your staff in hand. Tonight will be your victory.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Priestess Dress is a formal and elegant dress with long sleeves designed to function on its own or combined with other Epic Armoury clothes. Made from comfortable, soft cotton, this dress is tailored to be exceptionally versatile. The neckline is wide, showing off the collarbone and shoulders, complementing and balancing the rest of the dress’ design. Wear the long sleeves completely open in the summer, partially laced to show off your chemise, or tie them tight and straight from shoulder to wrist.

The Priestess Dress reaches from the shoulders to the ankles, and can be adjusted using a drawstring along the sides to match your desired look and comfort. The style is inspired by medieval design, but the Priestess' Dress can easily be used by almost any character or culture with a little creativity.

HISTORY

• Also referred to as a “kirtle,” which is a garment worn over a chemise or smock
• Popular garment worn by middle class women in the 1400-1600s

Two frogs, a halved lizard’s brain, and a dash of graveyard dirt are added to your brew as you recite the memorized incantation. This particular spell is one of your specialties; people from miles around come to buy even the smallest of doses.

You allow the potion time to simmer before it is ready, straining the maroon concoction into a flask. Your Raven Dress flares out behind you as you carry it out to the cloaked man still waiting in your shop. The Forget Spell is ready for sale...for a pretty price.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Raven Dress is a sleeveless overdress with a polyester fur collar and large window armholes. Designed to be pulled on top of an inner slip such as a Peasant Dress or Basic Dress, the Raven Dress adds layering to the costume while still allowing you to show-off your entire costume. Made from comfortable medium cotton, and embellished with a tulle-like bottom hem, this dress is designed to be both comfortable and impressive.

The Raven dress is designed with plenty of room and loose fabric. Though unique in pattern, the cut will fit into most medieval settings.

HISTORY

• Sideless surcoats were popular women’s fashion during the 14th- and 15th centuries
• Eventually became considered a ceremonial garment
• The Church found the fashion scandalous, calling the sleeve holes “Gates to Hell”