Cape dress
This outfit is inspired by the peasant clothing around the 18th century.
Dresses have been plain and simple.
This outfit lives up to this essence by deliberately abstaining from any decoration.
The basic design is that of a classic women's dress, consisting of a bodice with long sleeves and a full skirt.
There is only one item added to the plain dress because it makes it being
perceived even more plain.

The
Cape, an additional layer of fabric loosely
covering the upper body in front and back, retains the upper part
of a peasant pinafore, used to be worn in past times.
Being attached to the dress at the waist and neckline, and made of the same fabric as the
dress, lets it be perceived as an integral part of the dress.
All the layers
The complete outfit consists of several layers.
Some of them, like bloomers and underskirt, have come out of fashion and mostly gone unknown.
Head covering
Cape dress
Apron
Underskirt
Bloomers
A bloomers prevents unwanted insights, when climbing stairs for example, and ensures a nice look underneath the skirt.
Most traditional garbs include an underskirt to improve the shape of the dress skirt, provide better drape and more beautiful sway.
This one has a split waist and need to be tied separately in front and back.