You need this book...
If you're at all interested in 17th century clothing, you MUST buy Fashion & Fiction: Dress in Art and Literature in Stuart England. Hell, if you're just interested in 16th century clothing, buy this book, because the early 17th century stuff in it is wholy applicable to late-period 16th century.
It is going on my very short list of top costume history books. That's all there is to it. :)
It is going on my very short list of top costume history books. That's all there is to it. :)