Helga Viking Dress – 100% Linen Medieval Women’s Long Dress for Reenactment, LARP

The Helga Viking Dress is crafted from 100% pure linen, a fabric deeply rooted in history and cherished by Viking and early medieval cultures for its strength, breathability, and timeless authenticity. Woven from the fibers of the flax plant, linen was one of the most prized materials in Norse clothing, used for everything from undergarments to fine dresses due to its cooling nature and remarkable durability.

Linen’s natural breathability makes it perfect for long wear, allowing air to circulate freely while effectively absorbing and releasing moisture. This keeps the wearer cool and comfortable during summer & makes it equally useful as a base layer beneath woolen aprons or cloaks in colder months. Its texture softens with every wash and wear, ensuring that the dress becomes more comfortable over time while maintaining its strength and structure.

The A-line shape of the Helga Dress is enhanced with triangular side gores, inserted fabric panels that were a hallmark of Viking and early medieval tailoring. These gores expand the lower portion of the dress, creating a graceful, flowing drape that allows ease of movement for walking, working, or combat reenactment, without adding unnecessary bulk. This construction method also reflects the Vikings’ resourceful use of fabric, as gores allowed tailors to achieve a flattering, full shape while minimizing material waste.

Every seam and cut of the Helga Viking Dress stays true to archaeological finds and period garments, ensuring historical accuracy while offering modern comfort.

Whether worn on its own or layered with an apron dress, decorative brooches, belts, or cloaks, the Helga Dress serves as a foundation piece for any Viking woman’s wardrobe.