In the current day and age, when people wake up in the morning, dressing casually, they do not expect to wear a suit and tie or a royal dress. That would be considered formal. However, it was not always like that. Not too long ago, the stlyes and clothing choices were very different. Not only were the fashions different, the materials and how the materials were put together was nothing like it is today. Depending on the era the fashion was coming from, depended on how everything came into play.
During the Middle Ages, style was extremely different than any other era. The clothing was not well fitted and "was some version of a tied rope or tunic-essentially a loose fabric that was secured by a belt, pin or sash." (Tailoring 4) By today's standards, …show more content…
Clothes were becoming more fitted. Designs became more complex for people who could afford a tailor to customize their clothing. Clothing patterns showed a person's wealth. "Gemstones might be added to a fine garnment." (Tailoring 5) Closures such as zippers had yet to have been invented yet, so in many cases, individuals needed to be sewn into their clothing, Although corsets and lace helped minimize this problem, it still was not an easy task to get dressed. Other fabrics were also being imported during this time, including silk from other …show more content…
Men began wearing suits instead of pants that tied. Buttons became a new way to get a more fitted look on a woman's outfit, especially dresses. Dress skirts became less and less layered. Tailoring was still very expensive to deal with and it was not an option for everyone. Tailors were not on every street corner, so people really needed to look to find a good one. However, since there was no standard sizing for men or women, when people needed things to fit, they opted for a tailor. Simple fabrics became less and less expensive, "Clothing still wasn't replaceable or disposable." (Tailoring 6)
During the Civil War, most uniforms were made in an individual's home under government contract. They were hand made to fit the exact size of the individual wearing the uniform. However, when the war continued, factories began to grow that quickly met the demands of the military, They made the uniforms much cheaper than individual parties could, so they saved a lot of money mass producing. The factories found that many men have the same proportions, which is how they tailored their uniforms to fit. This began the idea of mass produced
During the Middle Ages, style was extremely different than any other era. The clothing was not well fitted and "was some version of a tied rope or tunic-essentially a loose fabric that was secured by a belt, pin or sash." (Tailoring 4) By today's standards, …show more content…
Clothes were becoming more fitted. Designs became more complex for people who could afford a tailor to customize their clothing. Clothing patterns showed a person's wealth. "Gemstones might be added to a fine garnment." (Tailoring 5) Closures such as zippers had yet to have been invented yet, so in many cases, individuals needed to be sewn into their clothing, Although corsets and lace helped minimize this problem, it still was not an easy task to get dressed. Other fabrics were also being imported during this time, including silk from other …show more content…
Men began wearing suits instead of pants that tied. Buttons became a new way to get a more fitted look on a woman's outfit, especially dresses. Dress skirts became less and less layered. Tailoring was still very expensive to deal with and it was not an option for everyone. Tailors were not on every street corner, so people really needed to look to find a good one. However, since there was no standard sizing for men or women, when people needed things to fit, they opted for a tailor. Simple fabrics became less and less expensive, "Clothing still wasn't replaceable or disposable." (Tailoring 6)
During the Civil War, most uniforms were made in an individual's home under government contract. They were hand made to fit the exact size of the individual wearing the uniform. However, when the war continued, factories began to grow that quickly met the demands of the military, They made the uniforms much cheaper than individual parties could, so they saved a lot of money mass producing. The factories found that many men have the same proportions, which is how they tailored their uniforms to fit. This began the idea of mass produced