Editing The Great Castlemourn Campaign (section)

==Current Fashions==

Fashion in Greatbellow largely comes from the west, with Asmrel being in many ways the source of most fashions in the area. These are generally diluted through Palandmar before they arrive in Greatbellow, where they also mix with the occasional trend coming west from Lothran. Notable Lyons are also a major source of fashion for the people of the kingdom - Dowager Queen Melandra is still widely respected, and so her modest tastes still play a significant role in women's fashion in the realm. These entries discuss court fashion - everyday fashion takes after court fashions, but is generally simpler, cheaper, and less restrictive.

'''Men's Fashion'''

For men, the fashion is a single color tunic with sleeves of layered lace. It is also popular to have a bit of frill about the collar. Many prefer colors that reflect their heraldry. Especially pricy tunics have intricate patterns or designs woven into the lace, often also after the wearer's arms. Tights are fashionable farther west, but among the riders of Greatbellow, they are still considered a bit effeminate, and most men wear pants. Among younger men it is increasingly popular to go clean-shaven, but most older knights (including the Duke) wear beards. Long hair is coming increasingly into fashion, though this is limited by how much you can stuff into a helmet.

Clothing not worn on the shoulders, including pants and anything under them, is typically held up by suspenders. These run under the tunic, so, to prevent chafing, most men wear a lighter shirt beneath the tunic.

'''Ladies' Fashion'''

Most women are wearing at least three layers - a gown, an under-gown, and an over-gown. Ideally, the main gown is very colorful but plain, and the over-gown is made entirely of lace, preferably patterned, such that the colorful gown shows through. The less affluent replace the lace over-gown with another,  less colorful, simpler gown, then cut slashes in it so that the colorful gown shows through. In all cases, the under-gown is a simple shift. Anyone who can wears extra sleeves made of lace over the sleeves that they're already wearing. Originally sewn onto the over-gown, these are now only lightly attached, such that they can be easily removed and given to a favorite knight. Cuts are very modest, covering the neck and ankles. Those who wish to be daring wear tighter gowns.

At present, nature patterns and colors are particularly in fashion.

Hair is worn through metallic tubes in what is essentially a ponytail. Long hair is fashionable, as are more intricate tubes. Any underthings are held up by straps connected to a collar worn around the neck (and under the gown).

'''Female Knights'''

Bridging the gap between men and women, female knights have a lot of freedom to wear whatever they want. Most prefer to remind their peers that they are knights by dressing at least superficially like men, though there is the occasional knight who wears a gown. Some dress as much like men as possible, others wear tunics with daring cuts. There is less of an establishment for such characters than for any others.