Renaissance Men's Fashion

Question 1

by Whom was Renaissance Men’s Fashion influenced by?

Answer 1

Henry VIII
- the acknowledged “fashion plate” for Renaissance men

Question 2

where Renaissance Men’s wardrobe started with:

Answer 2

• a SHIRT (either of linen or silk)
• with lace collar and cuffs

Question 3

Renaissance Men’s Fashion (TOPS)

Answer 3

1. DOUBLET
2. JERKIN

Question 4

Renaissance Men’s Fashion (TOP)
- chief upper garment
- close fitting, waisted, padded jacket
- sleeves were at first plain and fitted, but it became wife, padded and slashed

Answer 4

DOUBLET

Question 5

Renaissance Men’s Fashion (TOP)
- close-fitting jacket
- usually of light-colored leather
- often without sleeves
- worn over the DOUBLET
- used as protection for swashbuckling, hunting, and battle

Answer 5

JERKIN

Question 6

Renaissance Men’s Fashion (BOTTOMS)

Answer 6

1. SLOPS
2. CODPIECE
3. CANIONS
4. TIGHTS

Question 7

Renaissance Men’s Fashion (BOTTOM)
- often poofy knee-length trousers
- met by the nether hose (tights/stockings) on the lower leg

Answer 7

SLOPS
(also called ROUND HOSE or GALLIGASKINS)

Question 8

Renaissance Men’s Fashion (BOTTOM)
- slops with panes of fabric from the waist to the leg band is called:

Answer 8

PANED SLOPS

Question 9

Renaissance Men’s Fashion (BOTTOM)
- piece of fabric or animal skin
- used to emphasize and protect the crotch
- can also be used as storage

Answer 9

CODPIECE

Question 10

Renaissance Men’s Fashion (BOTTOM)
- tight, tubular garments
- worn under the slops extending to the knees

Answer 10

CANIONS

Question 11

Renaissance Men’s Fashion (BOTTOM)
- stretched from waist to feet
- outline of legs shown

Answer 11

STOCKINGS / TIGHTS