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'''Clothing''', in the broadest sense, refers to materials that cover the body which provide [[warmth]], [[shelter]], [[hygiene]], and/or [[modesty]]. Clothing can be made of any number of materials, including plant fibers (such as [[cotton]]), animal hides or fibers (such as [[wool]] or [[fur]]), and artificial textiles (such as [[polyester]] or [[spandex]]). The vast variety of clothing speaks to the diversity of human [[culture]]s and [[behavior]], with different modes of clothing being reserved for [[work]], certain socioeconomic [[class]]es, and [[children]].
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Clothing, in the broadest sense, refers to materials that cover the body which provide [[warmth]], [[shelter]], [[hygiene]], and/or [[modesty]]. Clothing can be made of any number of materials, including plant fibers (such as [[cotton]]), animal hides or fibers (such as [[wool]] or [[fur]]), and artificial textiles (such as [[polyester]] or [[spandex]]). The vast variety of clothing speaks to the diversity of human [[culture]]s and [[behavior]], with different modes of clothing being reserved for [[work]], certain socioeconomic [[class]]es, and [[children]].
 
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==History of Clothing==
 
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=== Clothing in Middle Age Europe ===
 
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[[Image:Men1000.jpg|thumb|150px|Man from 1000 to 1100 AD.]]
 
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The Clothing of the European [[Medieval]] period is a fascinating development from simple garments which were universal to all classes into complex, and often restrictive fashions, which varied for each class. 
 
  
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[[Shoe]]s for men and women were fairly simple.  They were really no more than [[slipper]]s, with soft soles that offered minimal protection or support.  Many of the poor simply went barefoot.  Shoes were little more than ornaments for the rich.  [[Boot]]s were also available, but again they were flimsy by modern standards.
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[[History of Clothing]]
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The [[Norman Conquest]] brought many changes in the clothing of the English people.  Embroidered and appliqued borders became popular for men and women as did the wearing of [[belt]]s.  Square necklines gained popularity and became as common as the old round style.  The [[Normans]] also transmitted their attention to cleanliness and personal appearance to the English.  Soon most English [[comb]]ed their hair and bathed quite frequently and owned several sets of clothing.  The Normans also started a trend of fine fabrics and clothes decorated to an absurd degree.
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Women's clothes went through two notable changes during this period.  First, the sleeves of the super-tunic were no longer flared, but fit tight to the wrist.  Second, the super tunic was no longer hitched up but hung long.  Women continued to keep their heads covered.
 
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Latest revision as of 00:43, July 12, 2016

Clothing, in the broadest sense, refers to materials that cover the body which provide warmth, shelter, hygiene, and/or modesty. Clothing can be made of any number of materials, including plant fibers (such as cotton), animal hides or fibers (such as wool or fur), and artificial textiles (such as polyester or spandex). The vast variety of clothing speaks to the diversity of human cultures and behavior, with different modes of clothing being reserved for work, certain socioeconomic classes, and children.

See also

History of Clothing

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