Joan of Acr was a warrior and leader of an army. The women's clothing of the day where very impractical, although pretty, clothes such as dresses and corsets. She needed clothing that was flexible and practical. Something that would allow her to ride horse, run quickly, crawl through mud, and be light was a must. I also imagine that the men she was leading saw her as more of an authority figure by wearing men's clothes then if she had been giving them orders while looking as pretty as a doll.
Joan was set up. The presiding bishop found an obscure passage in the Old Testament stating that women were not to wear men's clothing. The bishop had Joan sign a statement that she would no longer do so. British authorities, during the night, removed the women's clothing from her cell, leaving Joan nothing but men's clothing to wear. Joan also wore men's clothing to protect herself from rapists. The next time she appeared in court she was again wearing men's clothing. The bishop told her she had violated her agreement and found her guilty of heresy.
Actually she was tried as a heretic and as being defiant because she wore men's clothing.
the men wore loin pads
Woman wore wraps and skirts Men wore Breechclouts
Men wore tunics
living in hot climate both sexes women and men wore simple cotton clothing. Men wore a loincloth and women wore long cotton dress.
They wore light, white, linen clothing. Sometimes they were pleated. Men wore kilts and women wore dresses.
Women wore skirts and men wore breechcloths
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In 1776 men and women wore colorful clothing. Women wore dresses with empire waists while men wore pants with tall boots. Children wore dresses until they were around the age of 4 and then boy children wore clothing similar to the men.
On her trip to visit Price Charles she was disguised as a male Paige. Her hair was cut short and she wore the clothing of a man (or boy). Once she was given a position of command in the army she wore men's clothing as a necessity but not as a disguise. Her troops knew full well she was female.
Native American tribes across North America wore a variety of clothing styles depending on their environment and cultural traditions. This could range from animal hides and leather clothing for colder regions, to woven textiles and beads for warmer areas. Clothing often included decorative elements and symbols specific to the tribe's beliefs and customs.