1. Fashion Styles of the Italian and Northern Renaissance
... neckline of the gown sometimes featuring a small border at the edge of the gowns neckline. They were now embroidered, decorated, or sometimes featured a small neckline ruffle. Upper Class women wore dresses of opulent and lavish fabrics that featured straight cuts. Decorative effects were achieved through layering contrasting fabrics of dresses. Often times dresses were worn without an over dress and ... within the 16th century, women's dress was influenced greatly by the Spanish, although it was not as evident within men's styles. Changes were significant within the construction of dress...
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