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Things to Consider When Choosing Your Medieval Women's Costume
by Taylor Jensen
The upper class individuals ruled over the medieval period. There were laws that stipulated that only the Kings and Queens and other noble men had the right to dress lavishly and spend extravagantly on clothes. The dress of medieval women was usually made of costly silk, wools and velvet which were patterned after the preference of the rich ladies. Planning to put on a medieval inspired Halloween costume will not necessarily require you to spend much on its intricate materials. You can be resourceful and improvise on some cheaper materials to create the look during that period.
You have the option to create the medieval women's costume by yourself. But it's easier said than done since the costume entails so many details which are complex. You can rather choose to buy one since the costume is available in most stores. But if you are on a tight budget, you can simply rent and save a lot compared to buying one.
The different medieval clothing styles include mostly of detailed sleeves and double layered tunics. During those years, women wore tights and stockings below their dresses. Usually, the medieval costumes for women were conservative and exposed enough cleavage. The clothes were designed with high collars or tight bodice with a tunic that opens up the edge to give a bolder look of the breast.
Kirtles are the major component of the medieval attire. These are tunics worn underneath with a length long enough to reach the feet. But as time and the people's fashion sense progressed, the dresses were made shorter than before.
Women also highlighted their figures by wearing girdles. Brooches, made of gold with different gemstones embedded on it, were also the famous accessories at that time. Many women loved wearing it. The Queens on the contrary wore expensive clothes which were very intricate and used high standard materials. Some even contain gold linings on their dresses.
Medieval costumes have a wide range of colors to choose from. Both bright and light colors are utilized in a medieval dress. At the same time, it can be accompanied with differently designed hats with some feathers and flowers as add-ons. So when you pick your costume, choose the one that will go well with your shape and skin color.
Physical appearance was a vital issue and women at that time always wanted to look at their best. So you should also be conscious with your hairstyle, as this is an important factor to be considered at that era, when you are planning to wear a medieval costume.
Halloween is abundant with women wearing medieval costumes. It gives them the opportunity to experience the fantasy of being for even a few hours or so. The dresses are very beautiful and that gives the woman wearing one a sense of authority and elegance.
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