Historical Costumes - Teacher Presentation

To memorize the names of all designers

To understand the evolution of fashion and recognize key innovations

To focus only on modern fashion trends

To ignore the cultural context of costumes

Women

Men

Children

Both women and men

Robin Hood

Braveheart

Both Robin Hood and Braveheart

Neither

Pregnancy Pillows

Codpiece

Hennin

Farthingale

Hamlet

The Princess Bride

Much Ado About Nothing

Romeo and Juliet

Short jacket and breeches

Long robes and sandals

Tunic and leggings

Doublet and hose

To keep the dress clean

To extend the hips drastically

To make walking easier

To hide valuables

Hair was piled high with hats, feathers, bows, and ribbons

Hair was kept short and simple

Women wore bonnets at all times

Hair was always covered by scarves

Amadeus

Emma

Catherine the Great

The Aristocrats

High society wore richer fashions, common people dressed simply

Both wore the same styles

Common people wore more elaborate dresses

High society avoided using corsets