Clothing

Examples of different types of footwear

Price Range Shoe Description
Cheapest Turn Shoe An easy to make shoe with a soft sole. It provides basic protection for the feet but isn't particularly sturdy or waterproof. Turn Shoe
Every Day Shoes A hard leather sole and stiff uppers give protection to the feet although they are not particularly waterproof. Even if they are manufactured without the cut outs! Latchet Shoe
Every Day Ankle Boots The higher uppers give a lot more support and protection and these boots are often favoured by soldiers, travellers and country workers. They are more expensive that shoes, but not significantly so. Ankle Boots
Occasional Buckle Shoes The Buckle shoe is much smarter and just as sturdy as any of the other shoes, but the extra labbour and metal trimmings make it more expensive. Buckle Shoe
Occasional Soft Boots These knee length soft boots have a soft-ish sole and are always hand made so as to be a precise fit. They are superb for long trips in the countryside. Soft Boot
Occasional Hard Boots These hard soled boots can be worn below the knee or have the tops pulled up to protect the thigh. They are especially good for horsemen. Riding Boots

Examples of different types of headwear

Price Range Hat Description
Cheapest Wooly Hat The humble woolly hat actually has a long and distinguished history. Woolly Hat
Cheapest Scarf A simple length of material wrapped around the head. Large woollen scarves can offer reasonable levels of protection, while others might be more decorative. Scarf
Every Day Montero A peaked cap with sides that pull down to cover the ears. It can look quite jaunty when worn properly. Montero
Every Day Hood Made from a length of woven wool that is cut and stitched to shape. The they come in the 'normal' range of colours - grey, brown, green and yellow. Wear a Wool Cap or Montero underneath and be really warm in winter. Hood
Every Day Straw Hat Easy to make and provides good protection from the sun, although it isn't too good in the rain. Anything other than the 'basic shape' costs a bit more. Straw Hat
Occasional Fur Hat Popular with country people who spend a lot of time in the great outdoors, fur hate may (or may not) have ear flaps or tails (or other parts of an animals anatomy) attached. Fur Hat
Occasional Felt Hat Made of felted wool this is a normal every day black hat. The way it is decorated shows your station in life. The wealthier you are the more expensive your hat band and trimmings. Felt hat
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