Brocade jacket + silk skirt... Is it period? Not sure. But reenactors do it all the time. -- Sarah
At the highest class, it would be more typical to have the whole ensemble made from the same fabric, particularly in France. However, clearly this is an efficient use of limited budget/yardage -- use the fancier fabric for the top garment, and a matching solid for the petticoat. -- Kendra
At the highest class, it would be more typical to have the whole ensemble made from the same fabric, particularly in France. However, clearly this is an efficient use of limited budget/yardage -- use the fancier fabric for the top garment, and a matching solid for the petticoat. -- Kendra