Renaissance period is attributed to the moments of great change in both art and literature in Europe. It is dated back to around the 14^th century when roles were being identified based on the aspect of gender. It is commonly used to imply rebirth of a new culture and the awakening of a more civilized society.

Ulinka Rublack. Dressing Up: Cultural Identity in Renaissance Europe. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2010.

According to the article, the concept of art was only limited to men. Women were not allowed in this sector since it was presumed to be undertaken by men (Ulinka Rublack). The aspect of domestication happens to have limited women to specifically household chores (Patterson).

Paige L. Hanson, University of Michigan-Dearborn: Renaissance clothing and sumptuary laws

The law did prohibit who to wear what and when. This hence enabled strict regulations and general dressing habits. In England, the style of the clothing could have been changing over the periods for women but is of no doubt that the design retained its heritage (Cressy). It was designed almost similar to the gowns. Men’s shirt never had collars and instead of wearing trousers, they did shorts with a hose.

Hooper, Wilfrid. “The Tudor Sumptuary Laws,” The English Historical Review

According to Wilfrid, women were mandated to wear long dresses. The dresses were designed differently, and the culture postulated unique aspects of clothing. They were also allowed to wear shoes with soft pads to accompany the dress. It is important to note that women’s design remained in their initial design unlike those for men. This is because men were involved in various occupations which led to their differences in the dressing design.

Cheryl Cirelli. Men’s Fashion during the Renaissance

According to Cirelli, hats were a formidable part of the men’s fashion. Men also wore doublet. They varied depending on their status in the society. The peasant men wore loose pants. It is therefore ideal for confirming that the period of the Renaissance was a moment where there were not only intellectual expressions but also the period for realizing the cultural heritage.

Timothy McCall. Brilliant Bodies: Material Culture and the. Villanova: Villanova University press, 2014.

According to the author, it was due to social, economic, political, profession, gender, and age that played a leading role in the culture of dressing. The social diversity hence led to the emergence of various designs, but with close assimilation to the culture of the day. It generally transformed the societal norms attributed to the public presentation which is even preserved until today in some areas.

Works Cited

Ulinka Rublack. Dressing Up: Cultural Identity in Renaissance Europe. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2010.

Timothy McCall. Brilliant Bodies: Material Culture and the. Villanova: Villanova University press, 2014.

Cheryl Cirelli. Men’s Fashion during the Renaissance. Retrieved from https://mens-fashion.lovetoknow.com/Men%27s_Fashion_During_the_Renaissance

Hooper, Wilfrid. “The Tudor Sumptuary Laws,” The English Historical Review

Paige L. Hanson, University of Michigan-Dearborn: Renaissance clothing and sumptuary laws