Lifestyle Of Medieval Clothing During The Middle Ages

During the Middle Ages much of everyday life was dictated by the Pyramid of Power which was the Feudal System, and fashion was no exception. Medieval clothes provided information about the status of the person wearing them. This was not just dictated by the wealth of the person either. What you wore depended on who you were in the Medieval period. If you were rich you would probably own a variety of clothing, in the latest styles and colors. If you were a poor peasant, you may only own one tunic. Although it was possible to obtain silks and other luxurious materials from abroad, they were very expensive for the average person. Therefore, most clothing was made out of wool. This meant that clothing in the Medieval period were not only difficult to wash, but dry and very hot in warmer weather. Only Royalty were allowed to wear clothes trimmed with ermine fur. While lesser Nobles were allowed to wear clothing trimmed with fox and otter. Throughout this
The robe was fastened round the waist, with long bands attached to the sleeves near their wrists. They also dressed in long cloaks, and closed shoes which had started to be made more pointed in structure. The men wore similar garments, a robe and belt with no hanging pieces in the front. Women, in addition to their head-dress, commonly wore a broad band, which was tied under their chin, that was worn to frame the woman’s facial structure. Both sexes wore colored bands on their shoes, which were tied around the ankle like those of sandals, and accentuated the shape of the foot (Eastwood). Most people in the Middles Ages wore woolen clothing, with undergarments made of linen. Brighter colors, better materials, and a longer jacket length were usually signs of greater wealth. The clothing of the aristocracy and wealthy merchants tended to be elaborate and changed according to the dictates of