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.