@nastasya_18ua: In the Early Middle Ages (around the 5th to 10th centuries), women’s clothing prioritized practicality. The standard attire was the houppelande or a loose-fitting tunic worn over a linen shift. These dresses were cut loosely to allow movement, made mostly of wool or linen, and fastened with brooches. However, as trade routes expanded and tailoring techniques advanced in the High and Late Middle Ages (11th to 15th centuries), fashion underwent a revolution. The cotehardie became immensely popular—a form-fitting gown that laced up the front or back to accentuate the silhouette, featuring long, dramatic sleeves. Color and fabric were the ultimate indicators of wealth. While peasant women wore muted, earthy tones dyed with local plants, the nobility flaunted vibrant blues (dyed with expensive woad), deep reds, and purples. Wealthy noblewomen wore dresses crafted from imported silks, velvets, and damasks, often lined with fur and embroidered with gold thread.

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