Tailors and Seamstresses of Marrach

Rank: Rank is determined by the Great Chain of Being, (see public In Character Post). Rank is different from favor, though the two are related. Rank is more securely set then favor, though it can also change. For sanity’s sake, we have broken up the eleven Links of the Chain into three basic categories, pertaining to garments. Also listed is whether or not specific materials are considered formal, semi-formal, or informal, depending on the garments. Combinations of items can be made, to increase, or decrease an outfit’s formality. Finally, dye colors also affect formality of items.

*Low/All Ranks*: Ninth through Eleventh Link (Including Honored Guests, Acolytes)
-Brocade: Broadcloth with raised pattern. *Formal wear* OR Raised pattern on finer materials (velvet/silks). *Semi-formal wear*
-Garments: Gowns, overdresses, doublets, capes, bodices, women’s pants.

-Cheviot: Twilled wool. Lighter then Serge. *In-formal wear*
-Garments: Pants, bodices, tunics, doublets, trunk hose, vests, cloaks, capes, overdresses, skirts, hats.

-Fur: Course Fur for Lower ranks. Fine Fur for Higher ranks. *All levels of wear*
-Garments: Cloaks, capes, over vests, mittens.

-Lawn: Cotton, Linen, or Wool. *Semi-formal to Informal wear*
-Garments: Chemise, under tunics, blouses, shirts, veils.

-Plain Leather: *All levels of wear*
-Garments: Bodices, pants, tunics, jerkins, doublets, gloves, boots, slippers, pouches.

-Tweed: Wool, textured. *In-formal wear*
-Garments: Pants, tunics, doublets, trunk hose, vests, cloaks, caps, hats.

-Velveteen: Cotton derivative, brushed. *Formal wear*
-Garments: Gowns, overdresses, doublets, capes, cloaks, hats, slippers.

*Middle Rank*: Seventh through Eighth Link (Including Apprentices to the Royal Collegium, Acolyte-Natura)
-Suede: Brushed, soft leather. *Semi-formal wear*
-Garments: Bodices, pants, tunics, jerkins, doublets, gloves, boots.

-Velour: Wool derivative. *Formal wear*
-Garments: Gowns, overdresses, doublets, capes, cloaks, hats, slippers.

*High Rank*: First through Sixth Link (Including Knights, First Acolyte)
-Calfskin: Soft, supple skin. Can also be used sparingly for those of middle rank. *Semi-Formal*
-Garments: Bodices, pants, tunics, jerkins, doublets, gloves, boots.

-Challis: Silk/Worsted *Formal wear*
-Garments: Chemise, overdresses, gowns.

-Lace: Cotton, Linen, Silk, Wool. Can be used sparingly for Middle Ranks as well. *Formal wear*
-Garments: Chemise, belts, gloves, caps, snoods, veils.

-Lambskin: Skin and Wool. *Formal wear*
-Garments: Cloaks, capes, over vests, mittens.

-Serge: Twilled wool *Informal wear*
-Garments: Pants, bodices, tunics, doublets, trunk hose, vests, cloaks, capes, overdresses, skirts, hats.

-Silk: All Silks, and Silk derivatives are controlled by the Capitulary Laws. This includes: Damask, Velvet, and Samite. *Formal wear*
-Garments: Gowns, overdresses, doublets, hats, capes, over vests, tunics, hose, snoods. Heavy silks: footwear. Light silks: chemise, shirts.

-Velvet: Derived from Silk. *Formal wear*
-Garments: Gowns, overdresses, doublets, capes, cloaks, hats, slippers.

-Specialty Fabrics: Rare fabrics, used sparingly. *Formal wear*
-Lizardskin
-Silverweave
-Goldweave
-Iridiescent Fabrics
-Diaphanous Fabrics
-Glassweave