![]() ![]() Its size gradually increased until it became the dominant part of the garment. Ruff was, just like gloves, worn by both men and women on formal occasions. They were knitted of wool, cotton and the richest could afford tights made of broadcloth.Ī common part of the clothing was a ruffled collar, a ruff worn around the neck by the nobles. The pants were short and puffy, only reaching to the middle of the thighs, the rest of the legs were covered by tights, the appearance of which was very important at that time. The upper part of the body was covered by a short cape. The outfit was complemented with a double outer garment of silk, richly decorated with pearls, ribbons and jewels. Additionally, women wore wide skirts supported by crinolines. The corsets incorporated whalebone or metal plates in order to maintain their stiff shape. ![]() The jacket had initially trousers attached to it, but those were later replaced by tights.Ĭorset was a defining element of the Spanish fashion at the time. The silhouette of men was shaped by the jacket worn over tunic. The idol of masculinity was no longer represented by a fearless warrior in a shining armour, but rather an effeminate young man with a clean-shaven face and curly hair. In the Gothic era, the idea of masculinity transformed as well. Married women wore various hats or scarves. They walked with their stomachs and hips thrust slightly forward, their necks slightly backwards and their heads in a light bow. ![]() Women further adjusted their walking style to highlight the curve. With the long skirt, the silhouette resembled an “S” curve, the Gothic idea of perfection. Women’s Gothic clothes was tighter and the cut was designed to show parts of the bust. This period was dominated by the myriad variations in the cut of dresses, and a new kind of fastener appeared – buttons! Unlike the Romanesque style, the Gothic clothing emphasised natural curves of the body. From the end of the 12th century onwards, the Gothic Period brought new fashion trends. ![]()
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