Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII’s second queen, was a fashion icon of her time. Bringing the manners, etiquette, and wardrobe trends from the French court to England, she stood out amongst her peers and competitors. Anne is famously depicted wearing the French gown, a popular Henrician style, but how did Tudor women get dressed to achieve this look?
In this video, historical interpreters go through the stages of dressing in the Tudor French gown. They show the famous elements of Anne Boleyn’s image, discuss whether she really wore them, and demonstrate how to recreate her look.