Fashion During The Medieval Romance Period 1380-1450

The year was 1434 and fashion just began to bloom just like the new spring season; new styles, new colors, and some brand new artists. Going through the years, many unspoken rules were in place for people to follow. You had to walk, talk, eat, and even stand a certain way because it was the proper thing to do. Women alike took to fashion to be able to express themselves without using words; to make their statements standout and last longer than a Hollywood star on the walk of fame. Women would sometimes commission an artist to portray their style in handcrafted pieces of art. With every passing season, new textiles, colors, furs, velvets, and even headpieces were redesigned to follow the trends that still linger in today’s world. Some would say that fashion changed with history events. When people question the reasoning behind wearing certain apparel, it usually goes hand in hand with major events. In the Medieval Romance period 1380-1450, women of a higher standard and higher class would wear more lavish pieces. The fabrics would be very rich and fine in quality. The necklines were much higher and the hair was nearly always kept away from the face, usually behind a head veil. The veils would be unique themselves because of the intricate detail that went into making them. …show more content…
Evening and tea gowns became the crème da la crème for those in the high class. These dresses were often made out of silk satin, damask, and chiffon. Usually they were decorated with lace, rhinestones, spangles, and most of the time was designed in a way to highlight the ladies favorite showing off body part. The Upper arms were always covered with lace and an under lay of fabric. At the high waist you could find a sash of the sort and a lace overlay on the entire dress itself. The large poof was no more and the crinoline went away as quickly as it arrived due to the uncomfortable movements that came with