Clothing styles are a hallmark of society.

Whether it’s the modesty and tailoring of the Victorian era, the utilitarian garments of the first World War, or the simple silhouettes of the 1920s, fashion is a staple in defining history.

In Tempest, the story takes place in the Northern region of the country. It’s a cooler region that experiences a blanket of humidity during the warmer months. With this weather in mind - and the North’s traditional views and values - their clothing is reminiscent of Victorian layering and flair blended with the romantic aesthetic of the French fashion of the same era.

For women -

For women who aren’t commoners, this is something they would wear daily:

Whereas for an event, they would dress more like this:

Their event clothes have a little more oomph. Appearance matters a great deal in the North, especially for nobles and advisors.

Advisors in particular are dressed a little more romantically. The North has few advisors as is, but the ones they keep are never male. So, Northern advisors are used as a sort of status symbol for their nobles.

This is something Maggie would be found in:

Relaxed, romantic, ethereal.

For men -

Male fashion in the North is pretty standard, often keeping to a neutral color palette.

This is usually how Julian dresses, minus the ascot. The vests would come in an array of colors, but otherwise, it’s kept simple. Male comfort is prioritized in their clothing. Patriarchies, am I right?

Male event wear puts in a little more effort, sacrificing some comfort for nice fabric:

What about the lower class?

The lower class can be split into servants and peasants. Female servants, for example, would wear the trademark maid attire we’ve come to associate older periods with.

Male servants would dress more like this:

Low-class women who aren’t servants are typically unmarried young women with some form of income, like Gwendolyn. This is something that would be common for them to wear:

Peasants, on the other hand:

And there you have it! The Northern fashion of Tempest. Was this what you expected?

Until next time,