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Gitana Skirts

Sassy, swishy skirt, to wear by itself or under just about any of our other skirts: Carnival skirt, V-dip 2, Sufi Skirt or a Falda in the same shot taffeta. Generously ruffled with layers of taffeta and harmonizing or contrasting...

Mega Bodice

Our Mega bodice, made to match our Mega sleeve and skirt sets. Fully boned and without shoulder straps, with three laced openings and expansion "plackets" in front. Most use Taffeta that matches our Falda and Gitana Skirts. Sizing- Laced fully...

Carnival Skirt

This five tier skirt, with rippling cascades of black tafetta, is reversible for when you need an all-black tiered skirt (no trims or frills on the underside). The bottom trim fabric may vary over the years. (But are always similar...

Viola

The 2023 batch of Violas are here, our latest little vestie, perfect for that 4-o'clock can't-stand-my-bodice-for-one-more-minute moment ;o) Laces up both sides for maximum adjustability. It will also work great over some bodices. The collars are backed with the same...

Puff Top

Produced in our signature custom made striped rayon-poly Matisse and Taffeta, edged with cotton-poly bias, this fully adjustable Puffs Tie-On Top can be worn by itself or over a simple Pixie top. It can be worn over or under any...

Falda

A simple and versatile Falda (Spanish for “skirt”) designed to go with all of our bodices. Gored for flair without bulk. The perfect underskirt for our Mega Skirt and Sleeve set. Fits over our 4 ring hoop. (swatch photos are...

Khadija Cuffs (Warehouse Sale)

Matching our Khadija Bodices and Belts in style and trims. Lacing is elastic cord tipped with beads, keeping these up on your biceps for an off-shoulder effect. Bead tipped, pleated Matisse, Brussels Washer or Shimmer fabric “wings” will match many of...

Sufi Skirt

Classic Moresca. Now available in one size to fit all! Cleverly designed to show off your favorite bloomers, Falda or Sufi pants. Available Matisse stripe or Brussels Washer fabrics. One size with drawstring-capable elastic waistband. Waist- 28"-44"B.W- Shortest point 20",...

Sufi Pants

A long-standing Moresca family favorite. Dropped crotch with a very baggy leg, pleated and biased at the ankle. Available in a wide array of our Matisse Fabric colors. Sufi pants have one-size waistband that can accommodate from 28-42" with room...

Mega Skirt and Sleeves

The Mega Skirt and Sleeves set can be worn with the matching Mega Bodice. Jacquard sleeves are attached to a separate, collared velvet "yoke", which sits snugly on your shoulders and can be taken off if you'd prefer going sleeveless....

Nomad- Warehouse Sale

They're back, for the first time since 2021! Limited edition... for now! What's listed here is exactly what's left in our warehouse. We'll make more one day, but first need to choose all new trim fabrics. Black wool trimmed in...

Steel Bone Brocade

Three adjustable openings laced through grommets over steel boning, inserted into the contrasting bias which edges all sections of this pieced bodice. Canvas lined. FYI: The photos with models were taken many years ago and those particular swatches are long gone....

Max 2 Bodice

The Max 2 is our Max 1 Bodice with peplums and epaulets added. Hand pieced in three different brocades, with contrasting trim and bias. Boned in ½” steel front and back, canvas lined. Reinforced at all laced edges. Also available in...

Pirate Bodice

2024 Update: Most color swatches are sold out ... most Black options are available in all sizes. The 2017 Pirate Bodices are cut from a new wider pattern than our 2013 version. (so be sure to double check the measurements...

V-Dip 2 Skirt

2026 Update- V-dips are back! Our custom Matisse fabrics pleated onto a brocade yoke, lacing on both sides. This style has 2 laced openings at the Waist which can each open up to 3". Skirt is open on both sides and...

Khadija Bodice (Warehouse Sale)

Busy little thing; crusty with trim and detail, cresting a difficult little turned-up epaulet. Pieced of alternating velvet and brocade, canvas backed, stiffened and boned where needed.Perfect to pair with our Khadija Belts and Khadija Cuffs These are the last...

Max 1 Bodice

Boned in ½” steel front and back, it’s astonishingly comfortable. The three openings, strategically located, and the adjustable shoulder straps make sizing easy and fit precise. Comes in a multitude of new and plentiful brocades in many colors, canvas-lined, edged...

Khadija Blouse

A versatile open-fronted blouse that can be worn under the Khadija Bodice. Wearable belted, tucked, open, closed - belly-button showing or glimpsed. 2” frill on soft elastic top. Another fun way to be minimally dressed in hot weather and still...

Cotte- Velvet

Simple and elegant in many colors of stretch velvet. This dress can be worn alone or with any of our bodices. Perfect for bridesmaids, easy to wear and one of the best ways for a “Lady” to improve her station....

Velvet Cape Dress

2026 Update: Velvet Cape dresses are back in production. It's virtually impossible to keep them stocked in all colors in all 9 sizes. Please feel free to email to check availability before purchasing. Made in 4-way stretch velvet in a...

Wool Guardian

Made in a variety of wool blend fabrics, this ultimate winter cape has all the bells and whistles. Ties closed, all edges are finished in poly/cotton bias. In addition to the ultra warm over cape, this cape has sleeves and...

Shimmer Scroll Skirt

Cut from the same pattern as our discontinued Icon Scroll Skirts and made of a silky wonder called Shimmer satin. The mill recommends dry cleaning, but we washed and dried them and not only are they unchanged, but wrinkles were magically...

Cotte- Cotton

Simple and elegant in 90/10 cotton/spandex in limited colors. This dress can be worn alone or with any of our bodices. Perfect for bridesmaids, easy to wear, and one of the best ways for a “Lady” to improve her station....

Max 2 Bodice- Plus-Sized

Cotton Cape

Our standard adult cape pattern consists of four panels joined to a hood. With a hem of about seven yards, all seams are finished. It closes at the neck with a clasp. Colors/ fabrics may change seasonally, we'll send a...

Sash

This generous sash can be used as a belt, scarf, sling, or turban (by twisting two or three together). Tutorial Pics Here Available in all of our Matisse and Shimmer fabrics. One size, dimensions: approx. 14” x 102”. Machine wash, drip dry....

Pixie Stretch Top Blouse

Whimsical, versatile, pixie stretch top in light cotton spandex. The PIXIE STRETCH TOP works great as part of an ensemble or alone with a skirt or jeans. The cotton spandex fabric is VERY stretchy and can accommodate and flatter most...

Off Shoulder Blouse - Long Sleeve

Off Shoulder blouse with elastic neck line and shallow cut through the armpit helps this blouse to stay off shoulder, or creates the perfect square renaissance neckline under most of our bodices. Long sleeved with elastic wrist for easy wear....

Velvet Kid Cotte

Just like the grown up Velvet Hot Cotte dress (just without the "peek-a-boo" back cutout). The sleeveless version of our ever popular Cotte, in many colors of stretch velvet. It has a small epaulet, and like its namesake a blessing...

Lancer Pants

We’ve decided, after some lengthy discussion, to give Lancer Panes (the brocade over-piece straps) and Lancer Pants (the under-piece) their own separate pages. Intended as a set, now you can mix and match.The Lancer Pants can be worn alone, as...

Rennicotte

Another sleeveless version of our ever popular Cotte. It has points on the shoulders, a closed back, and is cut without a train. A blessing on hot faire days and many other occasions. Bodice rangeSmall -@24"- 34"Large -@28"- 40" LengthShort-...

Off Shoulder Shift

Off Shoulder Shift with elastic neck line and shallow cut through the armpit helps this garment to stay off shoulder, or creates the perfect square renaissance neckline under most of our bodices. Gored sections help maintain width at the hem...

Khadija Belt (Warehouse Sale)

Matching our Khadija Bodices in fabrics and trims, the Khadija Belt is another heavily trimmed, tasseled, gorgeous piece in this series. Appliquéd over very heavy canvas, slightly curved to sit just so…on hips or waist, firmly tied with generous cord...

Capuchin Hood

A perfect add-on and detail piece, fits into your bag for rainy days. Comes to a point front and back, edged with poly/cotton bias, finished with steel washers. Linen Hoods are $55, Wool blends are $65. ___________________________________________________ "A note about...

Shimmer Blouse

The blouses are made of a silky wonder called shimmer satin. The mill recommends dry cleaning, but we washed and dried them and not only are they unchanged, but wrinkles were magically removed. In a full rainbow of colors, the...

Hotcotte- Velvet

2026 Update: Due to a long-delayed Velvet delivery, we've been unable to produce Hotcottes for a long while. The Stock in the warehouse is depleted. Please feel free to reach out and see what we have left in stock before...

Pirate Bodice- Plus Size

2024 Update: Most XL and XXL color swatches are sold out... the all black options should be in stock. Inspired by “Jenny” from Brecht’s Three Penny Opera. A front and back laced bodice based on the Max pattern, with ruffle...

Lancer Jerkin

2026 Update: Medium and Large Jerkins are currently available in a variety of colors and sizes. Please email with your size and color preference and we will check availability and send photos of the closest options we have in stock....

Lancer Panes

We’ve decided, after some lengthy discussion, to give Lancer Panes (the brocade over-piece) and Lancer pants (the under-piece, sold separately) their own respective pages. Panes are brocade strips attached to a canvas lined, wide yoked waistband and calf-length cuffs. Laces on...