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 What clothes did the royals wear during the renaissance period?    Clothing during this period was a symbol of the social standing of the wearer. THe class of the person could easily be recognized as wealthy or poor by what they were wearing. Compared today what a person wore was extremely more important back during the Renaissance than today. Clothes were such an important aspect of society back then that people would spend all their earnings on clothes.   Women's Clothing: 

Women's clothing during the Renaissance Period was very elaborate and elegant. Attention to detail was a big part of the fashion during the Renaissance. Women during this time period wore extravagant gowns that could be constructed with many special items such as: During the Renaissance the trend of wearing darker, more richer colors was popular because the embroidery could be shown more easily.
 * rubies
 * diamonds
 * jewels
 * lace
 * tassels
 * long trains
 * square necklines
 * tight fitting corset
 * pendants
 * gold chains
 * precious stones
 * pearls
 * velvet and silk
 * huge skirts

Women also wore accessories such as a ruff, cloak, hat, and shoes.



A ruff was a very high collar that was around the neck. It could be created out of many jewels and was a symbol of power and beauty.



A traditional women's cloak worn during the renaissance period to keep warm and as part of the latest trends.

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Men's Clothing:

Just as the women, men wore very interesting clothing during the Renaissance. Their outfits didn't contain as many details as the women's did. One style trend upheld by men during the Renaissance was square necklines. They thought it made them look boxier and stronger. Tailors used vests to create this feature by bringing out the sides towards the shoulders and stuffing them with padding. Men had a simple ansamble
 * breeches
 * doublet
 * separate sleeves
 * belt
 * ruff
 * cloak
 * shoes
 * hat

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