Looking for Renaissance clothing, Renaissance costumes

Whatever type of Renaissance clothing you are seeking, you will find it online. However, please keep in mind that the era of rebirth of science and art in one country was still the dark ages in another. It took over 300 years for the Renaissance to affect all Europe as it was known at that time, and the more advanced countries were not necessarily as they are now.

Five hundred years of war have changed Europe beyond all recognition, and yesteryear’s knight would not recognize today’s boundaries, or even country names. However, one thing will not change, and that is the type of clothing that they wore. That is known from remnants found, and now displayed in museums, and from drawings and early printing from the Renaissance period.

There is a wide variety of medieval and Renaissance costumes available online today, and if you find the right website you will find a treasure trove of wonderful clothing that exactly replicates what was worn by the people of these times. Many regard them as exciting times, but for others they were times of witchcraft, burnings at the stake and hideous torture.

Whether rebirth or excruciating death, it all depends on your point of view. You, however, can enjoy the clothing they wore, and show it off at your next Renaissance party or medieval themed barbecue.





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Men's Renaissance Clothing - Medieval Costumes

Men were slightly different than women in that their costumes had more variability according to their position. Whereas women were chattels, the men had a position to hold, and even the serfs dressed according to their position in the serfdom of the day. Breeches were worn by the lowest classes, while the higher serf such as the villein or freeman, would wear long cross gartered trousers. It is the reproduction coats and shirts, however, which most people yearn for.

Leather doublets, brigandines and even musketeer’s shirts and tunics are in great demand, and a French highwayman’s coat or a Scottish kilt of the era are also available. Although this was the Renaissance era in Italy, the fourteenth century was also the era of William Wallace and Robert Bruce, the great heroes of Scotland. Agincourt was fought in 1514, and these were the times of the armor clad knights, Joan of Arc and the three Musketeers.

If you are interested in learning more about food, life and authentic clothing from the medieval times go to Historical Weapons Store to read insightful articles, purchase Renaissance costumes and find out key festival dates near you.