Gothic - a time period in the formation of medieval art, characteristic of Western, Central and partly Eastern Europe from the XII to XV-XVI century.
Gothic replaced the Romanesque style, eventually completely replacing it. When we talk about the Gothic style, we most often mean a style in architecture that is characterized by its "frightening grandeur." But Gothic also reigns in all spheres of art: in sculpture, painting, stained glass, frescoes, and, of course, found its reflection in fashion.
Gothic style of the Middle Ages in clothing
Gothic style features in clothing become elongated Gothic proportions, akin to proportions of Gothic architecture. The motifs of the pointed arches, and the sharp noses of the shoes, and the elongated hats of the pointed form are echoed.
Modes are rich, bright shades (later dark color will appear in the gothic style), the favorite among the fabrics is velvet. Clothing is decorated with a lot of ornaments, mostly with plant motifs.
The clothes of a medieval woman consisted of a cottage and a kamiz. In turn, the cottage included a narrow top, a wide skirt with lacing at the back or side. The main features of the cut were an elongated waistline, a mandatory train on the skirt (the longer the train, the more noble lady), and it was also possible to drape the fabric and in front on the skirt, in the abdomen.
The outer clothing was represented by raincoats, which were fastened on the chest with a buckle.
The greatest popularity among headdresses was used by the mountaineer. In form, it resembled an expanding pipe downwards. Also the ladies wore high caps with two "horns".
Women's clothing of medieval England
The clothes of women of medieval England are a modest silhouette of a dress, a white collar, a tight, but not tightening figure of the bodice. Thanks to the special straps supporting the skirt from the front, a cotta was seen below. The bodice and sleeves were finished with velvet.
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