Tudor Gabled Hoods: A Closer Look

Correct headwear is an important part of completing the look for any historical costume. I wanted to do a closer look at something that I really just glossed over in my “Dressing a Tudor Queen” video--the gabled hood! Or really, the bonnet and frontlet, as it would have been called in the period. This is the really iconic Tudor headwear that was sort of the counterpoint to the French hood that has become so synonymous with Anne Boleyn. I think a lot of people don’t consider the bonnet and frontlet to be as flattering as the French hood, and I definitely used to think that too! But actually making one in the correct proportions really showed me how attractive it could be. And it’s really fun to wear! I think it’s one of my favorite parts of this outfit. Hopefully exploring this style and sharing my creation will encourage more people to embrace them and maybe even try sewing one of their own! Socials: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/couturecourtesan/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@couturecourtesan? “The Queen’s Servants” by Caroline Johnson: https://www.etsy.com/listing/482976216/the-queens-servants-gentlewomens-dress Paste buckram: https://www.etsy.com/listing/468044080/paste-buckram-unbleachednatural-colour?ref=shop_home_active_7&crt=1 Bonnet, frontlet, paste, and edge pattern: https://www.etsy.com/listing/111957689/patterns-for-tudor-ladys-bonnets?ref=shop_home_active_7&crt=1 Clothing in the Lisle Letters: http://www.elizabethancostume.net/cyte/node/318 Images: