change in clothing from 1400's

change in clothing from 1400's

Clothing in the fourteenth century is extremely different from how our clothing is now. Wool was the most important material for clothing. That is, because it had a wide amount, and was able to absorb different dyes. Clothes at that time, were very expensive. Employees and high-ranking officials were usually only recieved one outfit per year; it was considered as a part of their salary. Woodblock printing of clothes were also very popular at that time. Woodblock painting is the painting of text. Silk was the finest fabric of all. Silk was a very expensive luxury. Checkered and plaid fabrics were occasionally seen. Fur was normally worn inside for warmth. Both men and women wore narrow very long pointed shoes, called crackowes.
In the 14th century men dressed entirely different then they do now. First, men wore an innermost layer which was called the braies. It was a loose article of clothing held by a belt. Next came the shirt, which was generally also made of linen, and which was considered an undergarment like the braies. Hose ,usually made of wool, were used to cover their legs, and were usually brightly colored. The hose were usually tied to the belt, or to a doublet. A doublet is a buttoned jacket that is generally hip length.   The hose often had leather soles attached so that shoes would not have to be worn along with them. Next, was the gown which was usually worn over the shirt or doublet. The gown was also generally made of wool. Over the gown they would wear a hood. As years went by, the men's gowns began to get shorter and shorter. It began to get so short that parts of their body started showing. During this century, the chaperon made a transformation from being a hood with a small cape to becoming a complicated and fashionable hat worn by the wealthy in town. This came when they began to be worn with the opening for the face placed instead on the top of the head.
The innermost layer of a woman's clothing was a linen or woolen, although there is...