Publisher's Synopsis
Beginning with a description of the prominent features of male and female dress throughout the 16th century, this book also provides a brief historical and sociological background against which the sequence of changes in fashion can be better appreciated.;The book begins with a description of the prominent features of male and female dress throughout the sixteenth century, and also provides a brief historical and sociological background against which the sequence of changes in fashion can be better appreciated. The development of male and female dress is then examined in detail with carefully chosen illustrations accompanied by extended captions analysing the various garments. The book includes the dress of many different social classes and professions, together with examples of contemporary foreign dress, children's clothing, tournament and masque dress.
