Clothing, by and large, provides a form of extra protection for the body. Outerwear can give us extra warmth, or prevent clothes underneath from being soaked through in wet weather. Underwear can also provide an extra layer, helping to trap warm air between layers. It also stops your other clothes from rubbing or irritating the […]
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The Folklore of Hats, Gloves and Belts: Wear Your Own Luck
One of the ways through which we can see the changes of fashion is our approach to accessories. Yep, we still wear gloves and hats in winter, but they’re of a very different style to earlier periods. Few people still wear hats as a habitual part of an outfit, and when was the last time […]
The Folklore of Clothes: Defying Fairies, Finding Love, and Bringing Luck
Clothing is an intrinsic part of being human, letting us express who we are, what groups we belong to, what jobs we do, and so on. Clothes let us live in specific environments, providing warmth or cooling, depending on where we are. Apart from a few exceptions, it’s also part of our everyday routine. It’s […]
The Folklore of Footwear: Shoes, Boots & Stockings
Footwear appears in a range of folklore and makes a memorable appearance is a series of fairy tales. Just look at the Seven League Boots or Cinderella’s glass slipper. But it turns out that it’s more than just a plot device when it comes to folklore. A whole range of superstitions and practices see footwear […]
