What did girls wear in the Renaissance?

What did girls wear in the Renaissance?

The girls of the renaissance were always heavily dressed. They wore a long, white garment resembling a nightdress (a chemise), stockings, a leather corset, waist-petticoats, a bodice, and a gown over it. Girls and women would always cover their hair, usually with a scarf or a hat.

How much money should I bring to the Renaissance Festival?

It really depends on what you're in the market for. $100 for one person should be plenty for food and drinks all day, but if you want to buy goods I would bring $300ish. If you want a weapon that's a different story. They usually have atms if you run out of cash and find something you HAVE to have.

What did the rich wear in the Renaissance?

The rich wore fabrics such as velvet, satin and cotton, whereas the poor wore flannel and other cheaply available fabrics. Amongst the common fabrics were flax and wool. Wool was spun into a form know as tweed. Men of the Renaissance Age wore boots, pants, a shirt, a vest and a hat.

What is the difference between medieval and Renaissance clothing?

Renaissance: Shakespeare and Queen Elizabeth I. Generally, the medieval look was narrow and elongated, whereas Renaissance clothing used much padding and stiffening for a broad silhouette, especially in the shoulders and hips.

What shoes did they wear in the Renaissance?

Stacked-heel Mary Jane style shoes were a popular shoe style during the Renaissance with both women and men. The women wore the plainer classic stacked-heeled bar strap styles hidden under their gowns, while the Mary Janes worn by men were very extravagant with higher heels.

What did peasants wear during the Renaissance?

Women wore long, full skirts and a long-sleeve shirt, or chemise. They didn't have jewels and lace added to their outfits, nor did they dress bright. They simply had plain colors such as brown, gold, and rust. Men wore plain boots, breeches, a shirt, and a vest.

How did the Renaissance affect fashion?

Fashion was directly affected by strict laws of what certain people could or couldn't wear. The renaissance period began in 1450 in Italy and brought on an exciting change to Italian renaissance fashion. No longer was clothing sewn with boring straight lines, simple designs and a single black or brown color.

Is the PA Ren Faire rain or shine?

Weather The FAIRE is held rain or shine. In the event that the FAIRE must close due to weather you will be notified. Each Main stage is equipped with weather closing announcements and members of the FAIRE staff will inform you as well.

What should I wear to the Bristol Renaissance Faire?

A peasant man would wear at least a tunic or shirt, and breeches of some kind. He would also wear a laced-up or buttoned jerkin (vest) with or without sleeves over this, and some kind of hat with a biggins (coif) underneath to keep his shaggy hair out of his eyes.

What did men wear in the Renaissance period?

Men wore colorful tights or stockings with a shirt and coat. The coat was generally tight fitting and was called a doublet. They often wore hats as well. What did the women wear?

What did the lower class wear during the Renaissance?

Working women would wear simple dresses. They also wore aprons. Every woman always had at least one apron that would be used while working and another would be worn when they were more dressed up. Even lower class men would at least wear a shirt and a doublet in public.

What did people wear during the Italian Renaissance?

During the Italian Renaissance, men wore large, fitted waistcoats underneath pleated overcoats called giornea, which had wide, puffy mutton sleeves and were often made from brocade. Men wore hats like caps and berets.

What do you wear to a Renaissance wedding?

Some men wore tunics. Loose shirts (we call them pirate shirts today) and vests that were laced were common. Leather boots was the most common footwear. Men's hair was long and worn loose.

What time does the Renaissance Festival Open?

Festival hours are 10am – 7pm, rain or shine. Discovery Day hours are 10am – 5pm. Q: Is the Renaissance Festival open during the week?

What did the middle class wear in the Renaissance?

The middle class did wear nicer fabrics, better cuts, and richer colors than the lower class. They could wear certain silk, satin, brocade, and damask fabrics. Middle class women also wore layers but were unable to wear quite as many layers as the upper class. Their dresses would have nice trimmings and embroidering.