16th c. Elizabeth Stays
16th c. Elizabeth Stays
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Description-
Achieve the historical silhouette of the Elizabethan era with our Elizabeth Stays. These stays shape the bust and waist into the rigid silhouette required in this historical period by using steel bones throughout with front and back lacing. The extreme length of the center front elongates the torso while the tabs curve over the hips providing some comfort. Front and back openings can be laced symmetrically as pictured in the first photo or asymmetrically as per the period. The stays’ long center front and tabs are specifically designed to be worn with it’s companion garment, the Drum Farthingale, to keep it in place.
Single layer styles:
natural, white, beige, or black 100% cotton coutil; brocades, custom color coutil or flatlined to your own fabrics
see our fabric options hereSizes: S-2XL or custom See our size chart here
Alterable side seams for a customized fit
Front and back lacing
Optional spiral lacing for front lacing (add your request in the notes at checkout) default is standard lacing
Please note, brocade and satin are considered custom and not available for exchanges or returns. Purchases with custom materials will be supplied a fitting corset to start before constructing in final fabrics.
Below: Our 16th c. Elizabeth Stays worn with the Drum Farthingale complete this silhouette fit for a Queen