An era of exuberance and elaboration ushered in new designs and cuts, as well as creativity and fantasy that gave rise to a distinct societal problem called classism, as shown by European fashion trends. The Baroque style is “characterized by formal redundancy, by the complexity of the motifs, by the eccentricity of the decorations and by the sumptuousness of the textiles” (vogue.com). From light and airy tones to deep and earthy hues, the coloring of clothing gave this extreme period an emotion and depth that still strikes the eye today. Classism is a major factor and restriction in this era, reflecting the attire an individual wears. When it came to childish, working-class clothing, the public could distinguish rank. Additionally, society can differentiate the Church from the superiority of the nobility. In Baroque culture, your status was visually represented by the clothes you could wear. Clothing impacted civilization throughout the Baroque era, just as it does in society today. During this period, children's clothing reflects that of adults, as seen across all social scales. At the time, teenagers did not have adequate, frame-appropriate wardrobes, often wearing tight clothing. In Jacob Ochtervelt's painting Street Musicians at a House Door, a child wears a tight-fitting bodice and a long skirt, or petticoat. Baby boys wore skirts with doublets or blouses closed in the back until they were old enough to walk, as it was more of a "convenience for mothers to dress and prepare their son” (histclo.com). Boys and girls wore strings on their shoulders that supported the child while he learned to walk. Colors vary depending on status in the community; The nobility wore elegant shades ranging from ...... middle of paper ......ilization throughout the duration of the Baroque era, just as is the case in today's society. Classism is a major factor and restriction in this era, reflecting the attire an individual wears. When it came to childish, working-class clothing, the public could distinguish rank. Additionally, society can differentiate the Church from the superiority of the nobility. The Baroque style is “characterized by formal redundancy, by the complexity of the motifs, by the eccentricity of the decorations and by the sumptuousness of the textiles” (vogue.com). From light and airy tones to deep and earthy hues, the coloring of clothing gave this extreme period an emotion and depth that still strikes the eye today. An era of exuberance and elaboration ushers in new designs and cuts, as well as creativity and fantasy that have given rise to a distinct societal problem called classism, as seen in European fashion trends..