Medieval Clothing

1. ATTIREATTIRE
MEDIEVALMEDIEVAL

2. CLOTHI
NG
Varied
according to
social standing
Clothing of
nobility and upper
class greatly
differed from that
of lower class

3. MEN
Clothing styles
changed
periodically.

4. MEN
The once loose
and flowing tunics
became tighter
fitting.

5. MEN
Linen
undershirts
Sleeveless
surcoat
Tunics reach
knees
Wool cloaks
Stockings
Pleating or
skirting

6. WOMEN
Flowing gowns
Headwear
ranged from
headdresses
shaped like hearts
or butterflies to tall
steeple caps

7. WOMEN
Kirtles worn
over a shirt
Tunics that
reached
ankles
Topped with
shorter kirtle

8. WOMEN
Married women
wore tight-fitting
caps and nets
over their hair,
which was wound
in a bun on their
heads.

9. WOMEN
Other women
wore veils over
their hair, which
was either
hanging loosely or
braided tightly.

10. PEASAN
TS
Simple

11. PEASAN
TS
Rough

12. PEASAN
TS
Itchy

13. PEASAN
TS
Scratchy

14. PEASAN
TS
Tattered rags

15. PEASAN
TS
Potato bags

16. PEASAN
TS
Conical hats

17. PEASAN
TS
Dark shades

18. WEALTH
Y
More affluent =
more luxurious
Detailed designs
Fitted with
emphasis on
sleeves of
garment

19. WEALTH
Y
Well-sewn
Turbans
Silky robes
Damask gowns
Fur and leather

20. WEALTH
Y
Tall fancy hats
Brighter colors
Better materials
Longer jacket
length

21. SOLDIER
S
Sword
Armor

22. SOLDIER
S

23. SOLDIER
S

24. JEWELRY

25. JEWELRY

26. JEWELRY

27. JEWELRY

28. SHOES
Men wore
leather shoes if
they could afford
them.
The wealthier
you were, the
pointier the toes
that curled up.