Researching everyday clothing inspired by medieval Germanic cultures

hello, im writing a fantasy novel inspired by medieval germanic cultures, particularly the Holy Roman Empire period, while the setting is fictional, i want the clothing to be believable and grounded in real medieval practices, im struggling to find clear sources on everyday clothing, as many references are either very generic or based on idealized art

could anyone help with: – typical garments worn by men and women (daily life, not court fashion) – common materials and layers – how clothing differed by social class or region – reliable sources (manuscripts, archaeology, reconstructions)?

any guidance would be greatly appreciated

Posted Feb 25, 2026, 9:09 PM UTC

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