The Simple Yet Majestic Style of Old-Fashioned Russia

Unlike the people from other European countries who appeared to be too consumed with the long, complicated, and luxurious pieces of clothing, the feudal Russians were never fond of wearing ground-sweeping styles of dresses. In fact, feudal Russian clothes are mostly above the knee in length while the coats are simply in tunic-style, and it was only later that long-sleeved coats were established.

Along with the revolution of long-sleeved tops came the introduction of fashionable trimmings that were either of fur or lace to underline the coats, which are individualized by the slits that are created on the sleeves to give the arms breathing holes. Later still, the Russians were able to accept the Mongol-inspired long jackets that came with dazzling full skirts as part of their developing fashion style. The gears by this time became more and more decorated, carrying a couple of layers for volume and elaborate lengths for the regal effect while hats are initially creating a popularity of its own. Soon enough, thickly furred hats, which is mainly upholstered with cotton fabric and underlined with either pearls or gold threads, became a unique ornament that was donned along a silk costume created to exude the simplicity that many Russians used to impress other people.