Medieval Dresses

Medieval dresses reflected the social status of the individual. The Lords of manors, for example wore a light shirt made of linen as their undergarment. A heavy decorated gown called a houppelande, sometimes made of velvet was worn over it. A belt with a purse attached was worn with a belt buckle made of jewels. The gown had bagpipe sleeves, which were baggy but tight at the sleeves.