| Middle Ages was an extremely difficult period in history | | | | clothing which looked like a slip. Poorer women wore |
| and it was full of wars and bloodshed. The clothing | | | | clothing made of wool as linen was very expensive at |
| that people wore was very little and minimal and not | | | | that time. Women also wore stockings and knee |
| much importance was given to fashion and trend. | | | | garters to hold their slip in place. During the 11th century, |
| Mostly warriors wore clothing that was suitable for | | | | the concept of clothing expanded and there were |
| war and offered them protection from weaponry. | | | | gowns, cuffs, collars and formal wear. |
| The laws during the Middle Ages established different | | | | Common men in the Middle Ages wore a heavily |
| classes of people in society. Each class had its own | | | | decorated outfits. The working class men wore |
| ranking. So, clothing also represented the power and | | | | something called the Houppelande. It was very heavy |
| the social ranking of the person. The clothes were | | | | and would be tight around the wrist. |
| meant to explain to what class the person belonged in | | | | The rich people in the Middle Ages wore expensive |
| the society. It was a very feudalistic society. Usually | | | | clothing. Women wore elaborate gowns and they |
| the highest ranks like the ruling class wore a lot of | | | | were decorated from head to toe on a daily basis. A |
| finery and jewelry. | | | | rich man would wear a jacket and a hose. They also |
| Common women during those times wore linen based | | | | wore coats on top of it which had tails. |