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Irish traditional Fashion
One option for women is the
tucked-up kirtle, the kirtle is a simple fitted dress
popular all over Europe from the 14th century. In the 16th
century, Lucas De Heere drew Irishwomen wearing such a
garment with a contrasting petticote, tucked up into a belt
to show a different coloured fabric or fur lining.
The garment laces closed in
the front with zig-zag lacing. The sleeves may either be of
the "hanging" type shown on the Shinrone gown or tightly
fitted and with cuffs as shown in the picture to the left.
The tucked-up kirtle is worn with a bag-sleeve léine or a
fitted.
Championship level dancers
compete in custom made elaborate costumes. Each dancer may
choose a design that they particularly like and have a dress
made for them. From studying photographs and reading the
descriptions of ancient dress, conclusions can be drawn
regarding Irish dress. The garments are not "shirt and
skirt" combinations of any form but rather one body-covering
garment. There is no evidence that kilts were ever
worn in Ireland till modern times.
In general a woman would
wear an ankle length léine. Over this she would wear a
dress. Over this she would wear a brat (shawl/cloak).
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