Fashion

Fashion by maggie arnold Mostly there clothing was made of wool and there undergarments made of linen.Brighter colors better materials and longer jacket length where a sign of wealthWomen wore flowing gowns and elaborate headwear ranging from headdresses shaped like hearts or butterflies to tall steeple caps. Fur was often used to line the garments of the wealthy. Jewelry was lavish, much of it imported. Gem cutting was not invented until the 15th century, so most stones were not very sparkly. Ring brooches were the most wanted item from the 12th century on. Peasant men wore stockings or tunics. Peasant women wore long gowns with sleeveless tunics and wimples to cover their hair. Sheepskin cloaks and woolen hats and mittens were worn in winter for protection from the cold and rain. Leather boots were covered with wooden patens to keep the feet dry. The outer clothes were almost never laundered, but the linen underwear was regularly washed. Peasant women spun wool into the threads that were woven into the cloth for these garments. The smell of wood smoke that was on the clothing seemed to act as a deodorant. 





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