Lucrezia Shift - Midnight Blue

Product Description

The Lucrezia Shift - Midnight Blue is the kind of foundational garment that makes the rest of your outfit look and feel better. Designed as a loose-fitting slip-on underdress, it serves as a comfortable base layer beneath outer gowns while still offering enough beauty and character to be worn on its own. Its rich midnight blue color gives it a more dramatic and distinctive presence than a traditional plain shift, making it an excellent option for customers who want their layers to be part of the look.

Made from light and breathable 100% cotton crepé and 100% cotton casement, this underdress is built for comfort during long days at fairs, events, and immersive experiences. The natural cotton construction helps with airflow and temperature moderation while also helping protect more elaborate outer garments from direct contact with the skin.

The Shift Lucrezia reaches from the shoulders to the ankles and features a wide skirt that allows easy movement whether you are walking through a market, dancing at a feast, or spending a full day in costume. Its most eye-catching feature is the set of long shirred sleeves, gathered for volume and tied with cotton drawstrings at the bicep, elbow, and wrist. These sleeves add an elegant and romantic quality that brings extra life to any layered ensemble.

Pair it with the Lucrezia Dress for a complete noble or courtly look, or use it with other medieval and Renaissance dresses to add fullness, comfort, and a refined period-inspired layer.

Features

• Romantic Renaissance-style underdress with a loose and comfortable fit
• Made from 100% cotton crepé and 100% cotton casement
• Breathable construction helps with comfort and temperature moderation
• Full-length design reaches from the shoulders to the ankles
• Wide skirt allows easy movement
• Long shirred sleeves create elegant volume and visual interest
• Drawstring ties at bicep, elbow, and wrist for a distinctive layered look
• Ideal as a base layer under the Lucrezia Dress or other gowns
• Suitable for LARP, cosplay, reenactment, theater, and Renaissance fairs
• Can also be worn on its own as a simple medieval or fantasy dress

Specifications

• Product Name: Lucrezia Shift - Midnight Blue
• Brand: Epic Armoury
• Universe: Sovereign
• Color: Midnight Blue
• Materials: Crepé - 100% Cotton, Casement - 100% Cotton
• Available Sizes: S/M, L/XL, 2XL/3XL

Size Measurements

Historically, a shift was a basic undergarment worn beneath gowns and outer clothing by women throughout the medieval and Renaissance eras. It served practical purposes such as protecting more expensive garments from body oils and perspiration, improving comfort, and providing an additional layer against changing temperatures.

The Lucrezia Shift draws on that tradition while adding decorative sleeve detailing inspired by historic gathered garments. Shirring is a sewing technique in which two or more rows of gathers are used to create texture, fullness, and ornamentation. In period-inspired clothing, gathered sleeves help create a soft, romantic silhouette that complements fitted bodices and richly layered dresses.

This combination of function and beauty makes the Lucrezia Shift especially suitable for reenactors, LARPers, Renaissance fair attendees, and fantasy costumers who want their underlayers to contribute to the overall look rather than disappear beneath it.

The Lucrezia Shift - Midnight Blue is more than just a practical base layer. It adds softness, comfort, and period-inspired style to your entire costume. With its breathable cotton construction, elegant shirred sleeves, and flowing ankle-length cut, it is an excellent choice for anyone building a Renaissance, medieval, or fantasy wardrobe. Whether layered under the Lucrezia Dress or worn alone, this shift brings depth and sophistication to your look while keeping you comfortable throughout the day.

Please note: Shift only; other items not included.

Maintenance
This medium cotton product is soft to the touch, but heavier than light cotton. This material wrinkles easily, but can be ironed on a medium heat level.

Cleaning
Machine wash at 40°C / 104°F. Please make sure to wash it once before use in order to make sure that remaining dye will be removed from the product. It is advised to wash with similar coloured clothes to reduce the risk of dye imprint. Tumble dry on low heat, but be aware that it might shrink up to 5%. For general stains or discoloration, treat with a commercial fabric cleaner, or blot with tepid water and a soft cloth.