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During the Renaissance the wealthier and more prosperous members of a city, town or region often wore elaborate and highly-decorated renaissance clothing that was hand crafted from a variety of rich and expensive fabrics and finishes.

During the Renaissance, family wealth and  stature was denoted by the clothes they wore, the more ornate and expensive, the richer they were. From the Fourteenth century all the way to the middle of the 17th Century..  This was of course the renaissance period.

Interestingly enough as there was little opportunity for financial investment the Renaissance clothing of the ruling classes was not only seen as indication of wealth but a form of investment. If a family were to require money in the future, the clothing could be resold.

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MEDIEVAL RENAISSANCE PERIOD GOWN ELIZABETHAN US $79.98 click for more information

MENS RENAISSANCE PERIOD COSTUME BOOTS SHOES 12-13 US $39.99 click for more information

MENS RENAISSANCE PERIOD HALLOWEEN COSTUME SHOES 10-11 US $34.99 click for more information

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Fabrics that were the hardest to produce and therefore the most expensive and exclusive,is favored by designers during the Renaissance. This included cotton, velvet, silk and brocade. Each of these was produced a great distance from Western Europe, much like Egypt for cotton at the time. Rich finishes such as ribbons, seed pearls and golden / silver thread were also liberally embroidered on the Renaissance clothing of the day. Renaissance clothing for women ranged from the simplistic garments such as underskirts, bodices and robes to pieces that incorporated greater complexity like bodices, over-bodices, skirts, underskirts, hoops and collars.

On the other hand, male renaissance clothing during the Renaissance was generally fashioned to enhance the physique of the wearer, giving them a curvier appearance. (in the general likeness of a barrel). Made out of the same rich colors and fabrics, their renaissance clothing often included padded shoulders and breeches, as well as hats, embellished with the same embroidery and fancy finishes that completed the Renaissance clothing of women.