Medieval Fashion Flashcards
What did wealthy woman wear
Gowns, the longer, the more wealthy you were
Head dresses, the taller and fancier, the higher social status you are
Why did wealthy men wear
Tunic, the shorter, the better
tights, more colourful =wealthier
What did poor woman wear
Ripped gown, worn down clothing, usually brown coloured
What did poor men wear
Stockings or ripped tunics, brown coloured
What colours were utilizing medieval fashion
People preferred stronger bold colors, such as red, sky blue, leaf green, and white
black dye was very rare and expensive, the only wealthier people can’t afford to wear a black clothing
What is the sumptuary law
Laws that ruled who could buy what -applied to food, drinks, clothing, jewellery
used to control behaviour and maintain a specific class structure
