The Medieval clothing varied according to the social standing of the people.
Most people in the Middle Ages wore woolen clothing, with undergarments made of linen.
The clothing of the upper class and the lower class were clearly different.
The clothing of peasants during the Middle Ages was very simple, while the clothing of nobility was fitted with a distinct emphasis on the sleeves of the garments. Knights decorated themselves with sleeveless covered with a coat of arms. Barbarian nomads wore clothing made of wool, leather, and fur. They wore long trousers, some of which had the trouser all the way down to feet. For the footwear they wore Fine leather shoes. Imports such as turbans and silks from the East were very normal for the more fortunate of society.
Nowadays, clothing styles of medieval men changed periodically. At the end of the 13th century, the once loose and flowing tunics became tighter fitting. Besides tunics, the men wore undershirts and briefs covered by a sleeveless jacket and an additional tunic. Stockings completed the ensemble. Men's medieval clothing also consisted of cloaks with a round opening that was slipped over the man's head.
The Balance of the early medieval women's clothing consisted of "kirtles", which were tunics worn all the way to angles. These tunics were usually worn over a shirt. When the women were in public, they normally topped the tunics with an even shorter "kirtle." The Rich women wore more luxurious clothing than those of the poor women lifestyle. Women, especially those who were married, wore tight-fitting caps and nets over their hair, which was wound in a "bun" on their heads. Other women wore veils over their hair, which was left either hanging loosely, or braided tightly.
Most of the holy orders wore long woolen habits in emulation of Roman clothing. One could tell the order by the color of the habit , the Cistercians, undyed wool or white the Benedictines wore black. St. Benedict stated that a monk's clothes should be plain but also comfortable and they were allowed to wear linen coifs to keep their heads warm.
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