Clothing+and+Fashion

media type="youtube" key="_QBHS53mV9Q" height="344" width="425"clothing in the elizabethan era also saw infulence of geometric shapes. Here it was is not about maintaining or showcase the natural body structure. Methods use such as padding and quilting was use to stiffen fabric so that it can retain the shape with an emphasis on the shoulder and hip area. Basically, the main motive behind this kind of concept in clothing was utilized to give an impression of a small wrist.

the upper class also use a wide variety of fabics. Elizabethan clothing saw the use of velvet,furs,silk and even taffeta. These exotic materials were imported from many different parts of the world. A somewhat strange factor for women in that era was also that women often emulated the fashion of men. The frilled collar was short as far as men were concerned and long and feminine for women.

One would also need to note that the Elizabethan Era was one such period, which saw a proper division of class. The Sumptuary Laws were passed that stated the kind of clothing one would have to wear. These laws were passed by Queen Elizabeth and were also known as Statutes of Apparel. It was basically done to clearly demarcate the social structure existing in the Elizabethan Era. The Queen herself and only her relations were allowed to wear clothing that used gold or gold tissue as an embellishment.

Men’s clothing in the Elizabethan Era also witnessed quite a few changes. Men wore jerkins which were embroidered shirts with buttons down in the front. Men who belonged to the upper class also wore fine silk hats with a single feather. Shoes were always made of fine quality leather. Long, flowing cloaks and tall hats were also added to the kind of clothing worn in the Elizabethan Era.

See how different clothes are in 1500's are different from now. I see a difference watch the video to see the difference.