Women's Clothing During The Italian Renaissance

The Renaissance took place from 1400-1600 and originated in Italy, Northern Europe did not embrace it till the 15th century. During the renaissance was the revival of ancient greece and rome, the rise of humanism, and the rise of the middle class. In the begining dress was still similar to medieval except for doublets becoming knee length and not short, shoes weren’t as long and pointy, and women no longer fully covered their heads. The codpiece became a regular fashion for men due to the 1495 Syphilis outbreak. Throughout time silhouettes began to become more bulky and puffy by 1515-1550. Men’s clothing was taking to this trend with the jerkin to give the appearance of them being stronger. Women’s clothing was taking to the spanish influence