Get the Look - Viking Woman

Get the Look - Viking Woman

Headed to a a Viking or historical festival and stuck for an outfit idea? Find everything you need to get this woman's Viking look!

Viking Linen Dress

This dress is a great staple of any Viking wardrobe. 

Viking Helga Baltic Linen Dress Blue LARP, SCA & Reenactment

Apron Dress

This dress, known as an apron dress, Hangerok or Smokkr, is an iconic Viking style, making it an excellent choice for your historical Viking outfit or Viking-inspired costume. 

Layer the apron dress over the dress above.

Viking Turtle Brooch

These brooches were a prominent part of Viking female dress and jewellery during the 9th to 11th century, they were worn in pairs on an apron-like over-tunic, often with elaborate strings of beads hanging between them. 

Ours is a reproduction of a brooch estimated to be from the 9th-10th century and is made of bronze. Remember to purchase two, one for each side. 

Boots

These ankle boots are based on archaeological finds from the Viking settlement of Jorvik located in York in Northern England. similar shoes have been found in several other sites around Europe estimated to date from the 9th to 10 centuries.

 

viking toggle shoes for historical reenactment

Accessorise!

You've got a great outfit now, but you can always use more accessories! 

Historically, Viking women would hang decorative, but practical items from their brooches. 

A needle case with brass needles is a perfect choice. 

Before you head off to the historical markets to shop away, you might want a bag.

This generously sized bag is based on archaeological finds from the Viking settlement of Hedeby (also called Haithabu) located in Germany. 

Hedeby Viking Shoulder Bag with Wooden Handles from Haithabu

 


 

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