Elizabethan dress

Elizabethan dress refers to the clothing styles popular during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England (1558-1603). This period featured elaborate garments with rich fabrics like velvet and silk, adorned with lace and embroidery. Men typically wore doublets, which were fitted jackets, paired with breeches, while women donned gowns with corseted bodices and wide skirts supported by petticoats. Accessories included ruff collars and ornate jewelry, reflecting social status. Colors and fabrics conveyed wealth, with brighter hues often reserved for the nobility. Overall, clothing during this time was a symbol of fashion, power, and identity in Elizabethan society.