Middle Ages (jan 1, 400 – dec 31, 1400)
Description:
- Marked a gradual change in clothing style.
- Men wore simple wool or linen Tunic and long stockings.
- Women wore Tunics over long gowns.
- Goatskin and sheepskin outer garments provided protection in cold weather.
- As people became more prosperous distinguishing the rich from the commoners became less noticeable.
- Men wore knee-length pants called breeches and women's gowns had a fitted bodice, a very full skirt, and long, full sleeves.
- Peasants received allowances restricting them to what they spent on clothing.
- Wealthy people often lined their clothes with fur.
- Wealthy women wore headsets.
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