Medieval Clothing Description Quiz

Welcome to the medieval clothing description quiz. What is your medieval clothing description? The Middle Ages are a time period where clothing was standardized and uniform. The laws of the day dictated who wore what and when, and priests would preach on garment design and construction. Clothes were produced and sold by tailors who were members of guilds, such as the Fraternity of John the Baptist. There are many resources online for information about the styles and types of clothes of this period, and a number of these are listed on the Middle Ages Website.

During the Middle Ages, clothing was largely the same for all classes, although the rich had finer fabrics, better fitting clothes, and more elaborate decorations. Men's outer garments were shorter and roomier, and the fabric was mostly wool or silk. The textiles were made of leather, or occasionally lambskin. Fur was used to decorate and enhance clothes, as well as to provide insulation.

Clothes in the Middle Ages were often bright colours. The most common colour choices were crimson, yellow, green, and purple. The fabrics also made a person's appearance more elegant or stylish. If you're not familiar with the clothing styles of the Middle Ages, you can take this Quiz and see if you have a better grasp of them.

What is your Medieval Clothing Description?

Answer a few easy question and we will tell you what your Medieval Clothing Description is.

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