The Renaissance people had some rules they had to follow for the classes they were in. They have a mandatory dress code for each class. The person could not dress above his or her station. The royalty wore true purple, the middle class could not wear gold or silver trim, and the nobility wore black. If one walked by, he could tell what station the other person was in just by looking at him. It is said that it made life easier. Proper behavior to a person above or below them is very important. If one would touch a nobility, he would get a beating of his life would be on the line (Ohio Ren. 36). For weddings and special occasions this was an excuse to wear expensive silks and damask, velvet, and taffet. The clothes were an important mark of class distinction. The wealthy family would distribute smart clot

Gowns were stern and simple, tight fitting, long-waisted bodices, and long skirts that were flared to the ground. A long cloak was tied at the neck with dangling cords (Gorsline 42). "Women's clothing generally followed the men's patterns" (Gorsline 43). The undergarments were silk with sleeves with low-cut necks. The blanchet in lined in

with a flat hat or straw over that. In the cold weather, they wore a fur trimmed cape to keep warm (Winter 18).

fur (Boucher 198). "Women's clothing set the styles, and men copied it. The outstanding characteristic was the ruff" (Gorsline 44).

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hes to servants so the whole family would give a good impression in public (Cavendish 20). Men and women shared equally in color and splendor of clothing (Cavendish 41).

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