The clothing of the puritans and royalists factions differed vastly as could be expected because they stood for completely different sides during the English Civil War. The English Civil War was about removing the monarchy and replacing it with the Commonwealth. The style difference between these two group was based on their values and what they stood for. The royalists for example were supporting the monarchy and the lavish lifestyle that it stood for inturn there clothing was more refined and bold both in colors and style. They looked like royality with their decorated and colorful clothing. There clothing had ruffs, furs, patterns, and was highly decorated.
The puritans however dressed much differently than the royalist because they were supporting the common people and opposing the royalty. They were a Calvinist sect and believed that simple clothing showed that you had a pure heart. These beliefs guided and highly influenced their clothing style. The puritans wore simple clothing that was bland or dark in color. The shapes and cuts of their clothing were much more simple and reserved than the royalists. None of their clothing had ruffs, feathers, bold colors, and furs.
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