The Elizabethan period is well-known for its fashion which served as a form of self-expression among all social classes. Women of that era were garments that covered nearly every area of skin on the body, from neck to ankle. Gowns were fitted snugly against the body to accent the square shoulders and small waist. Wealthier women often wore a French “hood” around the neck and large gold pendants.
The fashion choice of men during the Elizabethan period underwent significant changes. Men wore embroidered “jerkins”. These were a type of shirt-like vest that was lined with buttons down the front. Jerkins were matched with loose fitting pants that stopped under the knee. Men were shoes of quality leather, silk or velvet hats, or tall hats made of feathers or fabrics. As the Elizabethan era progressed, men began to wear cloaks that were fastened by a crucifix or chain, beaver bonnets or hats, and silk stockings.
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Article written by Janice D. McDonald
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