What to Wear to Medieval Fair for Women

Red Long Sleeves Medieval Dress

It is fun to bring the past to life through dressing in the medieval style. For women there are several different styles of clothing to choose from to represent different professions and income levels during the medieval period. Choose a costume that fits your style and budget to share in the fun. And in the following part, I will talk about the clothing idea to be a common woman and a princess in the medieval period.
The commoner woman costume is similar to the men's costume but with a few changes. The women wear long skirts that trail the ground. Tuck a billowing blouse into the skirt. Wrap a corset-style belt under your bust line or around the waist to create a cinching effect. Use either a low-cut shirt or a shirt with a higher neckline for a more modest fit. Wear your hair long and flowing, and wear sturdy, short boots. Add a wreath of flowers or a pretty ribbon to your hair.
Putting on a costume of a princess or other wealthy woman is so much fun to dress up for a medieval fair. Princesses were able to wear much wealthier fabrics and clothes which are not common. Wear an under-dress of a flowing fabric that fits loosely, and put on a colored over-dress with an empire waist. The over-dress should be made of embroidered fabrics featuring gold or silver thread. Use velvet as fabric is a good way. And the choice of color such as green and red are perfect to a women in higher status.
Did this inspire you to some points? I hope it will be helpful for you to choose the clothes for a medieval fair.

Short History of Medieval Clothing

The Medieval Ages was in the very beginning of human existence. It began around the 400's and lasted until about the 1500's. In the age people were bound. This meant that their lives were limited because they were not allowed to move out. The only time people moved was when there was a festival near by. This was the only time the people could look or buy different goods. It was also the only time that the people could attempt to trade for something they needed. Since the people’s lives were limited, they did not think to have a clothing trend. People made their clothes at home. Peasants usually wore a form of a long dress made of coarse wool. The style of clothing is monotonous for the limited design.

People wore fitted clothes replacing the loose, flowing cloaks and tunics in the early period. Women wore a tunic that turns into a dress and laced to fit the upper part of the body. Men started to wear loose undergarments called breeches under their tunics.
Women wore veils, metal hairnets, and draped throat coverings called wimples in the late medieval age. The wars at that time changed the medieval clothing to some extend. The style didn't change that much, but the fabrics used for clothing did. Some of the material used were silks, satin, and brocades. In the later times, the crusaders brought in some different styles. A tunic stayed the same, but hose took the main place, and were made prettier with jewels, embroidery, and fur trimming.
To sum up, the style of clothing in the medieval age was monotonous but unique. It worth recognition and worship by people.