Lucrezia Shift - Emperor Red

Product Description

The Lucrezia Shift - Emperor Red is a beautiful base layer that adds both practicality and style to your costume. Designed as a loose-fitting slip-on underdress, it gives you the comfort of a traditional shift while adding visual richness through its bold red color and elegant sleeve detailing. Whether hidden beneath a noble gown or worn on its own, this piece brings warmth, movement, and character to your outfit.

Made from 100% cotton crepé and 100% cotton casement, the Lucrezia Shift is light, breathable, and comfortable enough for long days at events. It helps protect your outer layers from direct wear, can assist with temperature control, and creates a smoother, more authentic layered silhouette beneath dresses and overgowns.

The shift falls from the shoulders to the ankles and has a generously cut skirt that allows easy movement for walking, dancing, or spending all day in costume. The standout feature is its long shirred sleeves, which are gathered and tied with cotton drawstrings at the bicep, elbow, and wrist. This gives the garment a romantic, period-inspired look that transforms a simple underdress into something visually striking.

The deep Emperor Red color makes this shift especially appealing for customers who want their underlayer to stand out. It pairs beautifully with outer dresses, bodices, and layered costumes, and can also be worn alone as a simple medieval or Renaissance-style dress with a dramatic presence.

Features

• Romantic full-length underdress with a loose, comfortable fit
• Made from 100% cotton crepé and 100% cotton casement
• Breathable natural fabrics for comfort during long wear
• Ankle-length design for a graceful silhouette
• Wide skirt allows easy movement
• Long shirred sleeves for a dramatic Renaissance-inspired look
• Drawstring ties at the bicep, elbow, and wrist
• Ideal as a base layer beneath dresses, gowns, and overgarments
• Can also be worn on its own as a simple medieval or fantasy dress
• Excellent for LARP, cosplay, reenactment, theater, and Renaissance fairs

Specifications

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

Size Measurements (When laid flat)

Shifts were historically worn as women’s undergarments beneath gowns and dresses throughout the medieval and Renaissance periods. They served an important practical purpose by helping protect outer garments from perspiration and body oils while also improving comfort and adding an extra layer against changing temperatures.

The Lucrezia Shift draws inspiration from that tradition while adding decorative sleeve details that give it a more elegant and theatrical look. Shirring is a sewing technique that uses two or more rows of gathers to create fullness, texture, and decoration. In historical-inspired garments, shirred sleeves add softness and volume that complement layered dresses and fitted outer gowns.

Because of this balance between utility and beauty, the Lucrezia Shift works especially well for reenactors, LARPers, Renaissance fair attendees, and fantasy costumers who want their underdress to contribute to the overall costume rather than remain purely functional.

The Lucrezia Shift - Emperor Red is a versatile and elegant foundation piece for medieval, Renaissance, and fantasy wardrobes. Its breathable cotton construction, generous cut, and distinctive shirred sleeves make it both comfortable and visually appealing. Whether layered beneath the Lucrezia Dress or worn on its own, this underdress adds bold color, soft movement, and period-inspired charm to any costume collection.

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.