Extreme simplicity characterized the shape of dress from the 11th to the 13th centuries. Loose, simple garments were worn by men and women. 1325 marks the beginning of tailoring.  The silhouette is transformed as clothes are now made to fit the figure.  Gowns are close fitting in the waist, bust, and shoulders, but flare out from the hips into large skirts.   Sleeves could be close fitting to the wrist or widen out into great flares below the elbow.

The hair was pulled back in a braid or kept under a headpiece.  A favorite style for the bride was a simple wreath, halo, or head-band of blossoms or herbs with ribbons or veil attached in back. 

The bride's bouquet was usually given to her by her mother and there was great significance in the type of item presented.  If the bride and groom were from the same village a single bloom type was used to signify their union, and ribbons were a favorite embellishment.  If the bride and groom were from different villages the blooms were mixed.