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During the Medieval period clothing was generally loose and long. They relied highly on visual things in the middle ages, probably to make up for the lack of literature, so things were bold, grand, and elegant, with many colours. Peasants wore loose untailored dark coloured clothing and usually only owned one outfit. Shoes were made from very flexible leather and were worn without socks. These shoes were cut high on the inside of the leg and tied at the side or front. They added a few centimetres to the ankle of the shoe in the mid medieval period, and wore them rolled or folded down like a cuff. Students in the medieval time also had strict dress regulations. They were not allowed to wear sleeveless or close fitting garments. Also ornate mittens, shoes and berets were forbidden. Women usually plaited and braided their hair and used things such as silk and ribbons to make their hair more abundant and to give extra length. The hair was always parted in the centre. Some of the woman attempted to bleach their hair or use saffron to lighten their hair. In their hair the women would wear little coronets, which are small crowns, headbands, or ‘fillets’- ribbons, and occasionally a diminutive veil. There was a perio