Thursday, May 9, 2013

Medieval Clothes Fashion Ideas




If you are a fan of the Medieval fashion and i think you will be interested in learning more information about its clothing fashion. Medieval era is mysterious for us and most of us are interested in their dressing habits. I will introduce some information about that mysterious era’s dressing and you can have a read if you are interested in this alternative medieval fashion topic.


As we know, in the medieval rea, there is a strict rank in people. So people in different wear different kind of clothing. I will simply introduce this phenomenon for you as the following:


If you are a peasant in the medieval age, or even worse in a lower range, you needed to dress yourself only in a couple of sparse robes or tunics and the clothing you wear will be made of woll during the Medieval era. Your clothes were rarely cleaned and were in rare kinds. In the upper class , the royalty displayed their wealth with their different kinds of fancinating clothing.





Upper class medieval clothing was just as much about revealing wealth. Actually, many medieval clothing of the royal was probably really miserable. Intended to be more like a display of wealth, royal medieval clothing involved revealing the most recent fashion styles. Womens medieval clothing, for instance, frequently featured lengthy trains and elaborating jewellery.


For those who have seen the modern reproductions of medieval clothing, common in movies, for example, Braveheart, you will know the Medieval era clothing lay an important stress on the display of wealth.


For low class in the medieval age , clothing was a little more about utility than comfort or style. In the opposite, individuals the royalty of times centered on style a lot more than utility as well as comfort. Styles transformed from year to year, similar to today.





If you are who interested in Medieval clothing and i think you can search some online stores in the Internet. This will convenient for you and make medieval clothing easily affordable, and also Internet will help you recognize the Medieval clothing style very accuratly and in keeping with existence. It also will help you save your value time and you don’t need to go outside to choose your clothing.


If you want to be an elegant woman and want to become stylish and i think you can have a try on the Medieval clothing style and you will have the effect you want.

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Featured Medieval Costume Ideas Introduction



Most of us is familiar with the Medieval fashion but i think some of you will not know several featured Medieval costumes. I will introduce them for you as the following and you can have a reference if you are interested in this clothing style.





First, Robin Hood Costume. This Medieval Costume features a shirt with attached hood, belt with buckle and boot tops with lacing. Second, Juliet Costume. This Juliet features an elegant dark green velvet gown with lace-up bodice, dark purple flowing inset, gold trim drape sleeves, armbands and a Juliet cap with veil. Third, Tavern Man Costume. This Costume features a dark green velour top with white sleeves, gold trim and a brown lace-up front and brown velour pants. Last, Barbarian Queen Costume. It features an off-the-shoulder corset front top with faux fur trim and long bell sleeves, matching long skirt with side slit and headpiece.






If you are cosidering which clothing style will show your mysterious and mature, don’t hesitate, Medieval clothing style will help you turn to be the image you want to have.

Monday, May 6, 2013

Fashion Tips On Doing Your Medieval Make-up





If you are worrying about how to do your Medieval make-up and my article will help you solve your problems. Dressing up in medieval clothing can make for an elaborate costume, especially if you want to give the appearance of a person of consequence in medieval times. An attractive Medieval make-up is also of great importance. I will share some small tips on how to do your Medieval make-up and you can have a reference if you are interested in this fashion topic.





First, Pin any bangs up and away from the face to enhance the height of your forehead.Rub a pale shade of skin foundation makeup into your skin. Cover any skin that will be showing including face, ears, neck, upper chest and arms. You may also rub some foundation into your eyebrows and hairline to exaggerate the pale look of your face.


Second, Redden your lips with ruby red lipstick. Use a lipstick with very little shine. Do not exaggerate the contours of your lips.





Last, Rub a small circle of red lipstick onto your cheeks. This look is optional and was less likely to be used by the upper classes in medieval times.

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Veils for Medieval Women




During the medieval period, women usually wore more than one layer of clothing at a time and accompanied their ensembles with a veil. A common medieval veil popularized in pop culture is the "nifel," a tall conical hat with a veil attached to the top point, but women wore many different styles of veils. According to costume retailer Medieval Women's Clothing, married women wore their hair in a tight, netted bun beneath a tight-fitting cap with an affixed veil. Single women would either wear their hair down or in loose braids beneath a loose veil. I will simply introduce some information about the veils for the Medieval women and you can have a reference if you are interested in this fashion topic.





About the couvre chef: The couvre chef was a veil first worn by French women during the medieval period. Couvre chef is French for "cover head." The veil was worn at the top of the head with various head pieces and draped down the shoulders. Couvre chefs were generally made of delicate fabrics, such as silk in light colors, and wealthy women would have their couvrechefs embroidered with gold or jewels. Anglo-Saxons sometimes referred to the couvre chef as a "headrail." By the 15th century, couvrechefs became less fashionable, though they were still regularly worn by women in the lower classes.






About the Goffered veil: The goffered veil, also known as a nebula headdress, was worn by women of all classes. The goffered veil is a short, ruffled veil that was usually made from linen and crafted with ornate pleats or embroidered latticework on the edges. The veil was worn pinned near the hairline and draped over the top of the head, and can be found in many famous paintings of the period, including "Portrait of Margareta Van Eyck."

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

How to Dress for A Medieval Wedding




Dressing for a medieval wedding can be very difficult. The majority of people who choose to have their wedding in medieval styles are those who have a lot of interest in medieval re-enactment. This means that the clothing will probably be extremely nice quality and make. I will share some ideas about how to dress for your Medieval wedding and you can have a reference if you are interested in this fashion topic.


First, Ask the bride and groom what period and nationality of costuming they're going for, and how strict they're being. Medieval can be anything from 900 (kilts and loose gowns) to 1600 (neck high corsets and hoop skirts). If you show up in an Elizabethan gown and everyone else is sporting basic tunics and pants, it will look silly.





Second, Once you ascertain what sort of costuming period you need, do a little research. Find out if it will be cheaper to make it (if you have the skills for that) or cheaper to buy it online. If you are making costuming for you and your family, look into patterns that will let you make an outfit out of the same cloth. Then you can buy in bulk, cheaper. Also, you'll be able to spot your family easily in the crowd despite strange clothing you're not used to.


Third, Once you have your costume, look up articles online about how to wear it. Men: Don't tuck in your shirt, strap a belt across it. And wear the belt under your belly, if you have a belly. It just looks silly when someone tries to girdle in their gut with a leather strap. It should go where your pants belt goes. Ask someone who does medieval re-enactment or a friend who is a history buff to help you try on the clothing. Some things that look like they go on easily don't. Corsets lace in the back, belts wrap around you twice, and men look very silly if they tuck in their shirt, since the shirt has a billowy loose bottom.





Last, wearing comfortable shoes. One of the best parts of medieval clothing is that you can wear loose pants or skirts that hide your shoes entirely, and medieval clothing never, ever had high heels until well after the Victorian era. Do not, under any circumstances, wear a traditional gown with heels. You'll be very off balance, more likely to fall, and look ridiculous.

Friday, April 26, 2013

Interesting Facts About the Medieval Clothing




More and more people is interested in the Medieval clothing fashion now and they dress themselves in the Medieval style clothes. I will simply introduce some interesting facts about the Medieval clothing and you can have a reference if you are interested in this interesting topic.


Nobels and Peasants: Most people in the middle ages wore clothes made of wool or linen. While many peasants made their clothes at home, kings, queens and other members of nobility had their clothes made by tailors. The higher the quality of the material, the more prominent the people who wore the clothes. Kings, queens and other nobles adorned their clothing with jewels and intricately woven silk. Nobles were often distinguished by the longer length of their jackets. Wealthy men often wore hose and jackets with pleats or skirting during the latter part of the middle ages.





About religious orders: The holy order during the middle ages wore woolen habits that resembled the Roman style of clothing. Religious affiliation was distinguished by color. The Benedictines wore black and the Cistercians wore either undyed wool or white. The Poor Clare Sisters, which was an order of Franciscan nuns, petitioned the pope for permission to wear woolen socks.





About the women hair: Married women in the middle ages could be spotted easily. They wore tight caps or nets over their hair, which was fixed in a bun. Unmarried women could wear veils and have their hair hanging loose or braided.
About the Knights and Barbarians: Knights wore sleeveless surcoats decorated with a coat of arms. Barbarian nomads of the time wore simple clothing of wool, fur and sometimes leather (raw animal hide). They also wore trousers. Expensive leather was worn by knights and nobles. The rich often imported silk and turbans from the Far East.
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Thursday, April 25, 2013

Ideas For Medieval Capes And Dresses




Whether you are participating in a renaissance faire or going to a Halloween party, medieval capes and dresses are popular costume options. The success of Peter Jackson's "Lord of the Rings" films as well as the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise has only strengthened the appeal of bar wench costumes, bodices and knightly riding capes.


Green Renaissance Cloak: Modeled after a 16th century design, the green renaissance cloak is appropriate for both men and women since it can be worn over a dress or a knight's costume. The cloak, which is fastened with a decorative gold pin, is rounded off with a pointy hood to give the costume an added layer of authenticity.





Country Dress: The medieval country dress was worn by servants and peasants and is an ideal costume for outdoor events because it was designed to be comfortable. For underwear, you should consider long gauze bloomers both because of historical accuracy, and because they are made from breathable material that allows you freedom of movement.




Red Hooded Cape: Give your costume a fairy tale quality with a cape that echoes the tale of Little Red Riding Hood. The red hooded cape is unisex and goes well with both leather tunics and lady in waiting costumes. The crushed red velvet hooded cape is a popular style for women as well as men who are dressed as bards or storytellers.