This bibliography is intended as a starting point for those wanting to produce costumes for Renaissance dance. I've aimed towards well-reviewed, in-print books with practical information on style, cut, and pattern. Some are aimed are aimed at historical accuracy, some at practical production of costumes, some at showing a variety of period styles in detail.

When the books are in print, I've linked them to amazon.com, which has more detailed descriptions and reviews of the books, as well as secure on-line purchasing.

Arnold, Janet: Patterns of Fashion: The Cut and Construction of Clothes for Men and Women C1560-1620.

Drama Publishers, 1985. Oversize Paperback, 128 pages. ISBN 0896760839.

de Alcega, Juan, Jean Pain, Cecilia Bainton: Tailors' Pattern Book, 1589.

Quite Specific Media Group Ltd., 1999.

Facsimile and translation into English if Libro de Geometria, Pratica Y Traca, Madrid, 1589. Includes 135 cutting diagrams and brief instructions for a constructing a wide variety of garments.

Giles, Edward B.: Art of Cutting and History of English Costume

R.L.Shep, 1987.

Grimble, Fran & Deborah Kuhn (illus.): After a Fashion: How to Reproduce, Restore, and Wear Vintage Styles

LaVolta Press, 1998. Paperback, 376 pages. ISBN 0963651730.

Holkeboer, Katherine Strand: Patterns for Theatrical Costumes : Garments, Trims, and Accessories from Ancient Egypt to 1915

Prentice Hall, 1984. reprint Drama Publishers 1993. 350 pages.

Houston, Mary G.: Medieval Costume in England and France : The 13th, 14th and 15th Centuries

London, 1939. Dover edition., 1996. Paperback, 228 pages. ISBN: 0486290603.

Hunnisett, Jean: Period Costume for Stage & Screen, 1500-1800

Bell & Hyman, London, 1986. Players Press, 1991.

Payne, Blanche: The History of Costume : From Ancient Mesopotamia Through the Twentieth Century

2nd ed., Addison-Wesley, 1992. ISBN: 0060471417

Peacock, John: The Chronicle of Western Fashion : From Ancient Times to the Present Day

Harry N. Abrams, 1991. Paperback, 224 pages. ISBN: 0810939533.

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