Fashion Through the Ages: A Historical Costume Quiz

During the years 1500-1550, men commonly wore shirts underneath that could be decorated, doublets, jackets/jerkins, and gowns over their other garments. Tight-fitting tunics, turbans, and long flowing robes were not typical choices for men's clothing during this time period.

During the Men's Northern Renaissance period, the fashion for men typically included a rough starched collar, doublet, jacket, peascod belly for a proud peacock look, breeches, hose, and a cod-piece. These elements were distinctive and reflected the style of the time.

During the Northern Renaissance, undergarments like stays, petticoats, and slashed bodices that revealed chemises were commonly worn. Conical bras, thong underwear, and fishnet stockings were not part of the typical undergarments during this time period.

A busk refers to the rigid element in a corset that is placed at the center front to tighten the corset to the body, typically made of whalebone.

The French hood is a style commonly associated with the Northern Renaissance period. It is characterized by a hood worn over a bun, often with a small black veil attached.

Stays refer to a pair of bodys that are a precursor to corset, consisting of two sections that fasten up with cloth and busk to stiffen and shape the body.

The English hood is a style of headwear that is often associated with the Northern Renaissance period due to its typical usage during that time in England. It represents gables of a house, particularly the pointy shape.

The Spanish Farthingale is associated with the Northern Renaissance due to its characteristics of being smaller at the top, wider as it goes down, and having a rigid A-line wide silhouette.