Aztec Clothing

Upper Class

 

• For the upper class, Tilmas, loin cloths and skirts were still worn with the main differentiating feature being the headdresses that the upper class wore.

• Tilmas of the upper class (nobles, rulers and royals) were worn to the ankle and tied at the front to differentiate themselves from the lower class.

• Upper class women would also wear what was known as a Huipilli which was like a short tunic. It was styled with a cueitl and was considered to be a must have outfit for any upper class woman.

• The clothing of the Upper class was always more adorned than the commoners. They had more elaborate decorations and stitching on their clothes such as fur and precious metals and gems. They enjoyed dying their fabrics different colours and these bright colours are still seen in the clothing of Mexico today.