Women’s Renaissance Clothing

During the Middle Ages, clothing was mainly made of linen, a cloth from the flax plant. The Renaissance period (around. 1500-1600 AD) was a change in the materials were of clothing. Clothing was not just from washing, but velvet, brocade and silk. Fashion in the Renaissance an important role in social life. The aim was to so great a distinction between farmers and gentry possible.

Peasant life especially clothing consisted of a chemise (a large and flowy shirt), a corset lace-up (or vest), a long skirt, and perhaps a belt (cloth belt or rope). The decree that farmers are only one color. Of course, normal people do not want the legislation, so she wore a thin dress on a better one. It would be the hole in the skirt and the sleeves to the bright colors. Surprisingly, this type was very popular among the rich. Quick, everyone was breaking their clothing in many colors!

Clothing for the rich was very important. If someone is not dressed in the kind, they would be on or ignored. Unfortunately, fashion for the rich changed almost every month! People were always their clothes, hair and kind of jewelry! During the reign of Henry VIII, fur lining on the sleeves were very popular. Sure, they dress much more difficult and more expensive!

Layers of clothing for the nobility was divided into three parts, like a chemise, bloom and a dress up to five pieces. Then her corset and a Spanish farthingale, a cone-shaped lot kirt. Then a bumroll may be attached to the hips, to her dress for years. Finally, the dress, a frill. Then shoes, a big wig and a jacket when the weather is cold.