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The most extravagant clothing during this medieval period was the revealing doublet-sand hose in Italy.

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All married women had to cover their heads to show that they were taken.ġ5th Century Medieval Clothes – Extravagant and Extreme Clothingĭuring the fifteenth century, fashion was characterized by a series of extremes and extravagances and the houppelandes were among the first floor sweeping costumes introduced at the beginning of this era of extreme clothes. Over the chemise, women wore a gown called a kirtle that was foot length.įor further customization decorations and other layers of clothes would be added above the chemise and jewels started to make an appearance on women’s clothes.įor outdoors, cloaks and mantles for women made of fur were popular. A linen or woolen chemise, a loose garment, and the first types of bras made an appearance called the Breast Girdle.Īlthough underwear was invented, men and women of all classes slept naked until the late 16th century when special nightwear was invented. The women wore a few layers of clothing and the first layer was classed as underwear. The first fashionable hats were beginning to make an appearance and the previous hoods, transformed into wearable hats. The men also wore a jacket called a doublet that was about a hip length and had buttons.Ī tunic worn over the doublet was usually made of wool. The hose was made out of wool’s main purpose was to cover the legs in bright colors. The shirt was the next layer, made of linen. The innermost layer of clothing was the breeches which were loose undergarments made of linen and held up by a belt.

The men wore a few layers of clothing on them. The introduction of fur also made an appearance and was mostly used for inner linings for warmth because this century was hit by a medieval mini-ice age and the weather was very unpleasant at times. The simple draped garments and the straight seams of the earlier centuries were replaced by curved seams and led to the beginnings of tailoring, this resulted in simpler designs of human clothing that could fit anyone, and not just individuals. The most significant thing that started happening during this period was the dyeing of wool which continued to be the most important material for clothes.įor rich people, color was a very important factor in their clothes and when the color blue was introduced it became a very fashionable option that was adopted by the Kings of France as their heraldic color.Ĭostumes are worn by musicians and other medieval people. Both male and female Medieval clothing was relatively similar and changed very slowly. 1500ĭuring the thirteenth century in medieval Europe, clothing became very simple for both men and women. All the married women who followed the Christian customs wore veils over their hair, which were stationed in the center of the hair and were then hung down in long braids that then made it possible to extend it with false hair.Īn item called the wimple was introduced in England in the late medieval period that was made of a linen cloth that covered the throat and was fastened under the veil. Women that were working wore their ankle-length tunics strapped to their belts. The under-tunic of the women was called a chemise, which was made of linen, and over it, a long ankle-reaching tunic was worn.

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A close fit to the body, full skirts, and long flaring sleeves was characteristic of upper-class fashion for both men and women. Women wore long tunics or gowns in this medieval period. Women’s Clothing *12th Century 1101 – 1200 On the outside, the men wore an outer tunic that reached to the knees or ankles and it was fastened to the belt of the person. Leggings that were made of separate garments for each leg were made of cloth and were worn with a tunic. Underclothes of Medieval men’s Clothes consisted of an inner tunic or a shirt with long tight sleeves which were usually made of linen since it offered the most comfort.

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