Monthly Archives: May 2013

How to Dress Renaissance

The Cloak—A Versatile and Elegant Garment Suitable for Any Historical Time Period

Posted on by mocuenco
17
May

Cloaks have a rakish appearance to our modern eyes since we’re generally used to garments that fit more closely to the body.  A cloak may seem like it’s not that useful because it doesn’t wrap closely around the body and just hangs loosely in the back.  However, throughout history, cloaks have actually been used more for […]

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How to Dress Renaissance

Renaissance Armor Was Not Just For Times Of War

Posted on by mocuenco
17
May

Usually, when we think about armor, we think about knights battling each other with swords or jousters dressed in full body metal suits.  When you consider the injuries that could result from being hit with a sword or a jousting lance, you understand the primary reason for wearing suits of armor.  When at war, the […]

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