Baker's Wife inspiration- really like the color, textures, and silhouette. Traditional Russian dress, the Sarafan. Bell like skirt with many little gores for fullness from waist.
Warriors of Russia Armament - one-handed axes or spears. Defensive armor - quilted armor with sleeves (gambeson). Like the pants and tunic - maybe over hidden armor?
Imperial guards are the strongest and bravest knights of all men, and their armour cost a small fortune. They are trained since they can walk, gaining perfect body.
The gown and kokoshnik of Russian princesses (tcarevna) before the century. Starting this suit was annulled as civil dress and was used only at masquerades or any other performances.
