Servants
The city center isn’t populated entirely by the well-to-do. Their servants live here, too, dwelling alongside the wealthy in order to do the hard work and keep the upper crust happy. Compared to their employers’ clothing, the uniforms they wear are simply constructed and can be used to fit various body types without tailoring.
KEEP IT SIMPLE
Create a servant’s uniform with a simple design; most employers won’t pay for something more elaborate. For a plain look that’s easy to replicate, start with two sheets, sew some of the sides and leave openings for the head, arms and legs.
HEADGEAR
Hats and other head pieces are a good way to round out the uniform. Some serve functional purposes, like keeping hair out of a cook’s face or keeping dust out of a maid’s hair. Others are merely for looks.
TIE IT OFF
If you want to add more definition, include a belt to cinch in extra fabric at the waist.
ADD LAYERS
For something a little more complex, layer simple tunics or jackets on top. This results in a more put-together look without making the design of any of the individual layers more elaborate.
SERVANT PALETTE
When selecting your servant color palette, opt for simple and neutral. These clothes are meant to make servants look uninteresting and blend into the background—and most employers won’t pay for expensive dye.
BY DESIGN
With a servant’s uniform, everything depends on what the employer wants his or her servants to look like. Determine what the goal is and then build your design from that central concept.
NOT ALWAYS PLAIN
If a servant is going to be somewhere visible, like serving drinks at a party, the employer might want to show off a nicer dress uniform. After all, if they have money to throw away on their servants’ clothes, what must that say about their personal wealth? In this case, it’s okay to add some decorative elements or a more elaborate hair style.