What is a Bliaut?

The exact nature of the bliaut is subject to some debate. It is much more form fitting than the garments that come before, and there is a lot of debate on how it was made/ worn. It was characterised by long loose flowing sleeves and a tight fitting bodice (although it does not seem to have been laced - again, this is open to debate).

The bliaut's principal primary documentation comes from the statues at Chartres Cathedral.

Some things are generally agreed on: the garb does not require a corset, and the early 20th century interpretations are mostly wrong.