With the Lilou children’s medieval overdress in burgundy, little adventurers can effortlessly step into the world of the Middle Ages. Made from 100% cotton, this smock is lightweight, comfortable to wear and ideal for lively play at medieval fairs, family celebrations or imaginative role-play at home. Thanks to the special piece-dyeing process, each dress has a unique, slightly washed-out, worn look, ensuring an authentic medieval appearance.
The smock fastens at the waist with tie-back straps, either at the sides or in the centre, allowing it to be flexibly adjusted to suit different body shapes. We recommend wearing a plain cotton dress underneath. Overdresses and aprons were widespread throughout the Middle Ages and served primarily to protect undergarments – they were an indispensable item of clothing, particularly amongst the working classes.
This medieval dress is part of the Battle-Merchant collection of historical garments. From the first sketch to the final stitch, it has been planned, designed and crafted with a love of detail using genuine traditional craftsmanship. The design is based on historical models, grave finds and museum pieces. Please note: Only the outer dress is sold here – other garments are available separately in the shop.
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Material: 100% cotton – soft, breathable and comfortable to wear
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Piece-dyed: Each dress is given a unique, authentic ‘worn’ look
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Fastening: Tie-straps at waist height – can be fastened at the side or in the centre
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Sizes: Available in 110, 128 and 146 – based on the child’s height
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Care: Machine wash at 40 °C, gentle cycle, not suitable for tumble drying
