1. ELIZABETHAN CLOTHING By: Jala Harrison & Paige Lofton

2.  Upper Class ~ Clothes for this class and this era in general were influenced by geometric shapes rather than the natural body type. HOW CLOTHING REPRESENTED THE SOCIAL CLASSES  Upper Class Fashion Restrictions The Queen and her relatives were the only people allowed to wear cloth of gold or gold tissues. Changes in the Upper Class Fashion At the beginning, of Queen Elizabeth’s reign, women were more modest and they were completely covered. As time went on, women’s fashion became more seductive and feminine. The men’s fashion didn’t change much, but the women adopted more of the men’s fashion. The Fashion The Upper Classes clothes were heavily decorated with jewels, pearls, etc. Most of the clothes were tight, hot, and uncomfortable to be in. When the nobles weren’t out in public, they were able to wear more comfortable, loose clothes.

3.  Middle Class The sumptuary laws decided what the middle class would wear based on their land ownership or annual income. Those that were in the middle class did not like this and would love to try the authorities. CONTINUED…  The Fashion They would often wear things similar to the upper class and nobles, but they would just have different fabrics and simpler trims. The children and adults would have similar outfits, but the children’s outfit was less complex than the adults.

4.  Lower Class The lower class had completely different fabrics than the rest. Instead of having satin, silk, and velvet, the lower class had to wear wool, linen, and sheep skin. CONTINUED  The Fashion Women wore chemises and would also wear snoods and cauls to keep their hair up. They would wear skirts that came to their ankles, garters, and bodices that laced in the front. Men also wore chemises and similar shirts to the women and breeches. Some would wear a heavy vest over their shirts.

5. ELIZABETHAN SUMPTUARY LAWS ~These laws were made to…  Provided strict clothing guidelines in order to limit costs to people on clothes.  To recognize each class be wardrobe.

6. LAWS & PUNISHMENTS FOR BREAKING SUMPTUARY LAWS Punishments for breaking the law… ~ Fines ~ Loss of property ~ Title ~ AND EVEN LIFE!!!!!

7. LAW FOR MEN  NO MEN SHALL WEAR….  ~ any silk of the color purple  ~ no cloth of gold unless relatives of Nobility  ~ no fur of sables  Those who were relatives to the king and queen were allowed to wear the things above.

8. LAW FOR WOMEN  NO WOMAN SHALL WEAR  ~ any cloth of gold  ~ no fur of sables  ~ absolutely no velvet, gold, or silver in their petticoat  Those who were relatives to the king and queen were allowed to wear the things above.

9. CLOTHING FOR MEN Underclothes consists of…  Shirts  Stocking or hose  Codpiece  Corset Over clothes consists of…  Doublet  Separate sleeves  Breeches  Belt  Ruff  Cloak  Shoes  Hat

10. CLOTHING FOR WOMEN Underclothes consists of…  Smock/shift  Corset/bodice  Farthinghale  A roll/rowle  Stomacher  Petticoat  Kirtle  Forepar t  Partlet Over clothes consists of…  Gown  Separate sleeves  Ruff  Cloak  Shoes  Hat

11. COLORS AND THEIR MEANING  Red symbolized fire and was associated with power and importance.  Crimson symbolized fire, the presence of God, and the blood of martyrs.  Indigo symbolized power, importance, wealth, and heavenly grace.  Purple symbolized penitence, mourning, and the liturgical.  White symbolized purity and virtue.  Black symbolized authority, power, and death. Could also symbolize humility and plainness.  Pink symbolized joy and happiness.

12. CONTINUED…  Blue symbolized heavenly grace.  Orange symbolized courage.  Brown symbolized humility, poverty, and plainness.  Grey symbolized mourning and repentence.

13. HAIR AND HATS FOR WOMEN  Since Queen Elizabeth had natural, vibrant red hair, many tried to copy it, using wigs.  Women’s hair was usually long and wavy.  The Coif, the French Hood, the Atifet, the Caul, and the Pillbox were common hats and head coverings for women.

14. HAIR AND HATS FOR MEN  Men also wore wigs, occasionally.  The Muffin Cap, the Tall Crown, the Flat Cap, and the Toque were often worn by men.  Men often wore their beards long and occasionally pointed, squared, round, or oblong. Some even wore them T-shaped.