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The undertunic is wool, a simple T design, but with extra length in the sleeves.
Overtunic
The overtunic is made of wool, although the very wealthy may have had elaborate
heavy silk ones for special occasions. The main difference is that the sleeves
become much larger at the wrist end and the hem comes mid calf to ankle length.
The inside of the sleeves may be of a contrasting colour. Borders may have
tablet woven or embroidered decoration.
Veil The veil covers the neck opening of all the tunics.
It is either a semi circular, rectangular or circular piece of cloth. Usually
white. In the circular version a hole for the head is cut off center. The veil
is usually pinned to a fillet worn under the veil. The brightly colored ends
can sometimes be seen hanging down the back, below the veil edge. The hair is
work plaited under the veil, again giving a good base to pin the veil to. Gold
fillets are seen on high born women on occasion.
Mantle
The mantle appears to be elliptical, irregular diamond or semicircular. The
most obvious feature is that the mantle is higher at the front than the back,
suggesting a head hold placed off center. This adds to the layered look. It
would be made from wool and would be lined with more wool, linen, silk, or
fur.
Jewelery
Finger rings and circular brooches are customarily used.
Links To Other Costuming Resources
The women's clothing appears to be a layered look made from light-weight wool,
linen or silk in a simple T-style tunic.
RedDawn's Pages for Faire Costumes
The Garb Bag: Fantasy Costuming Links
The Perfect Armor Improved: Water Hardened Leather
Apprentice Armorer's Illustrated Handbook
Care & Cleaning of ChainMaille
Chaperon's and How To Make Them
Real Whips: How To Make Your Own Whip
Some Clothing of the Middle Ages
Lothene: Costumes of Medieval Times
Costumes.org: Medieval Costume Links
Costume Page: Medieval History
Sunara Clothing & Accessories Goodies Page
MoonDragon's Costumes Index