Captain of the Anarquendor - part 2

Last time, we focused mainly on the undershirts of the costume. Now we continue with the gambeson!

When wearing any kind of armour, it's nice to have a padded gambeson to protect your skin. It makes wearing the armour more comfortable, as there are no sharp corners poking into any unmentionable bits. (Armpits. I personally think they should not be mentioned in polite conversation very often)
A padded coat, which is basically what a gambeson is, will also have the added bonus of keeping you warm, keeping your skivvies out of sight, and, very importantly, distribute the impact of an oncoming sword on a larger bit of skin.

Of course, I'm making a costume for a larp, and generally speaking we don't see many real swords, although those Germans do have a habit of aiming for the head.
Mostly, I just want a padded coat under my chainmail because aluminium will chafe.

( Dupioni, linen and other shiny bits! )

Next time I will show you how the chainmail is progressing. Because yes, I am crazy and am building that myself as well.


Crossposted to dressdiaries