Elizabethan Era’s Fashion | Upper Class

Because of the Sumptuary Laws, the upper class and royalty of the Elizabethan Era were allowed to wear many luxurious types of clothing, unlike the middle or lower classes. The upper class and royals were permitted to wear clothing made out of different types of expensive and rare materials, such as fur, velvet, silk, lace, etc.

Reference:
“Fashion and Classes.” ElizabethanTimesWiki –. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Aug. 2015.