But I'm a larger fellow... those doublets and hose will look slightly ridiculous on me. Any ideas of historically correct clothing that would be a bit more flattering?

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I'm hoping to wear something like a mid-thigh length gown over the doublet, though that sounds incredibly hot to wear in the summer.

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You're best off with sticking with lightweight wool instead of linen. I've worn both in hot summer months, and not found the wool to be any warmer than the linen. In fact, if you get a sturdy linen, the linen can be quite warm.

The most important thing is to have a layer of linen next to your skin, as your shirt. This will keep you cooler and comfortable.

Historically speaking, wool is almost always the better choice for your non-underwear clothing.

As far as your stature, a gown would be good idea. Shorter, no fur, lighter wool will keep it cooler. Also go for a lighter color. Most of the illustrations show people in only their doublets when they are actually working, so wearing a gown the rest of the time should be appropriate.

For your archer portrayal, I'd defer more to the military folks, but I think you'd want some sort of arming doublet or padded jack. I believe that it's appropriate for these military garments to be linen (though a jack can be many many layers, worn over another doublet, and wouldn't be cool at all!)

Cheers,
Charlotte
(Not Jeff at all - just married to him!)

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doublet/hosen with a gown. theres also a smock like gown that has no sleeves that servants or household workers seem to wear over their doublets

and what kinda stocky we talkin about. i'm about 5ft 9 and 215. flonzy is like 6ft 5 and 280 so i think you'll be ok. as far as looks go. hosen actually makes the legs look thinner if u can believe that

which 15thc group you gonna paly with? anywhere close to teh dc area?

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