Renaissance Clothing History

When it comes to the history of Renaissance clothing, there is much to consider in terms of the expensive taste that certain individuals had at that time. Lots of rich fabrics were worn and the designs were cut to show fullness. Here is a look at two main articles of clothing that were worn during that time and how they are still worn today.

One part of this type of clothing for men is the codpiece. This was the precursor to the fly that is worn by men today. Back then, men wore it to cover the crotch area of their trousers. There were different designs that help to create a focal point in that region. It used to be held in place with strings or other fastenings that were used at the time.

The codpiece is worn today as a jock strap in sports and also in the costumes of many performers, particularly heavy metal and rock. Leather is the fabric of choice when creating this piece for entertainment purposes, and it usually resembles a jock strap except that it has metal studs on them which can draw attention to the wearer.

The corset has always been a source of controversy for many years and still has a major impact on fashion today. It was mainly used to create slim figure and to flatten the bust which created a flat torso overall. This helped to accentuate the waist and make it appear smaller in contrast to the full skirts that were worn.

This is one reason the corsets are worn today but there are other reasons as well. There are some women who are using the corset to help them eat less and keep their weight down. There are also many who are using in the entertainment industry and as a fashion statement. One can also find the corset worn at a number of costume parties.

In general the Renaissance clothing history was about extremes. The wealthy took advantage of this to show their position in society. So anything that was excessive was the norm. In some ways there is still a tendency for some people to do this today, as can be seen in the world of fashion.

About the author: David Lawson writes his thoughts and recommendations on children's medieval costumes and other topics at Shop Compare Costumes. Take in his Halloween costume price comparison web site for more on sexy Renaissance costumes.