Fashion in the Middle Ages
(“Kretschmer”, 2010)
Last updated 17 September 2017
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Read the following passage that will give you an idea about fashion in the middle ages.
“In the medieval period, just as today, you could find clothing of different styles. However, the largest variety of styles in the medieval period was generally found with the upper class and the very wealthy who could afford to make the fashion statements. In short, ones class determined the variety of clothing that was worn. Essentially, the more money you had, the better you could dress.”
Nimocks, A. (n.d.). Medieval clothing. Retrieved from http://www.medieval-period.com/medievalclothing.html
Keywords
Use these terms to search the catalogue, online databases or the Internet.
- Medieval clothing
- Medieval fashion
- Middle ages fashion
- Middle ages clothing
You will find more keywords to use, as you explore this topic. Watch out for them.
Articles from Online Databases
Diehl, D., & Donnelly, M. (2001). Costumes and clothing. In Medieval celebrations. U.S.: Stackpole Books. Retrieved from History Reference Center database.
Websites
- Paper dolls. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://practicalpages.wordpress.com/free-pages/paper-dolls/
This may give you an idea for your display.
- Tierney, T. (n.d.). Medieval costumes (1200-1350). Retrieved from http://gabipaperdolls.blogspot.com.au/2011/08/midlle-ages-1200-1350.html
This may give you an idea for your display.
- Clothing. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.learner.org/interactives/middleages/clothing.html
- Gilbert, R. (n.d.). Medieval clothing and dress accessories. Retrieved from http://rosaliegilbert.com/clothesandaccessories.html
- Medieval clothing quiz. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.historyonthenet.com/medieval-clothing-quiz/
This may give you an idea for an interactive part for your display.
- McDonald, J. (n.d.). Medieval clothing. Retrieved from http://www.castlesandmanorhouses.com/life_03_clothing.htm
- Medieval clothing quiz – answers. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.historyonthenet.com/medieval-clothing-quiz-answers/
- Nash, T. (n.d.). Clothing in medieval times and social status. Retrieved from http://www.thefinertimes.com/Ancient-History/social-status-and-clothing-in-medieval-times.html
- Newman, S. (n.d.). Fashion in the middle ages. Retrieved from http://www.thefinertimes.com/Middle-Ages/fashion-in-the-middle-ages.html
- Snell, M. (2017). Medieval clothing and fabrics. Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/medieval-clothing-and-fabrics-1788613
- Sullivan, N. (n.d.). History of fashion in the middle ages. Retrieved from https://study.com
- What did medieval people wear?. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.historyonthenet.com/what-did-medieval-people-wear/
- Alchin, L. (n.d.). Middle ages clothing. Retrieved from http://www.lordsandladies.org/middle-ages-clothing.htm
Videos
ClaraCostumes. (2015, May 16). Simple ways to cover your head, medieval style. Part 1: a simple veil [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeKW4kii21s
This may give you an idea of how to dress for your exhibition.
ClaraCostumes. (2015, May 16). Simple ways to cover your head, medieval style. Part 2: a simple draped veil [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8ejFvkFTBQ
This may give you an idea of how to dress for your exhibition.
ClaraCostumes. (2015, May 16). Simple way to cover your head, medieval style. Part 3: a simple turban [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3K0fNRMtic
This may give you an idea of how to dress for your exhibition.
ClaraCostumes. (2015, May 17). Simple ways to cover your head, medieval style. Part 4: an Italianeque headrail [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n53Sc7Ftx0g
This may give you an idea of how to dress for your exhibition.
Luke Seinen. (2013, April 2). How to make a medieval costume in under four minutes [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaH6v70h3ys
This may give you an idea of how to dress for your exhibition.
The Ultimate Fashion History. (2015, November 28). The ultimate fashion history: the middle ages [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKklxNLMNdA&t=1090s
WesternReservePBS. (2011, February 11). The middle ages: a medieval knight’s clothing [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COTxnTQuJd8&t=189s