…when the Catholic Church held control over social morals. It was a time of Restoration of the British Monarchy, who introduced a more sober attitude. Clothing became more elegant in style and simpler in cut. Women’s fashion was a version of man’s doublets, including short waisted “basques”. Silk satins were the favorite of the day in only plain weaves. It was also a time of symmetry, and the beginnings of a woman’s riding habit.
(Photos: 1575 Spanish man’s doublet and woman’s portrait of approximately the same time)