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-As with many things within the Empire, dress is heavily influenced by position, rank and gender. There is very little gender parity in the Empire and this shows very clearly through the clothes that people wear. Women’s clothes are far more restrictive, and their expected behaviour in public is far more modest than men. Men are considered undressed if they venture out without a weapon, and likewise ladies if they do not show the hint of a concealed weapon.+As with many things within the Empire, dress is heavily influenced by position, rank and gender. There is very little gender parity in the Empire and this shows very clearly through the clothes that people wear. Women’s clothes are far more restrictive, and their expected behaviour in public is far more modest than men. Men are considered undressed if they venture out without a weapon, and likewise ladies if they do not show the hint of a concealed weapon. Whether one is considered male or female is not a simple matter of biology, but one is expected to conform the the habits of the gender one presents, or to align with the stricter parts of both, should neither suit.
  
 Aristocratic clothing tends towards the opulent: patterned silks; rich velvets and thick brocades. Archaic styles from ancient Yrasie, such as frock coats, hooped gowns and kimonos are very popular. Hats are considered the epitome of polite fashion and at a function one would expect to see hats of all descriptions.  Aristocratic clothing tends towards the opulent: patterned silks; rich velvets and thick brocades. Archaic styles from ancient Yrasie, such as frock coats, hooped gowns and kimonos are very popular. Hats are considered the epitome of polite fashion and at a function one would expect to see hats of all descriptions. 
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 **Inspiration:** Sharpe, Hunger Games, Dune, Flash Gordon, Rome **Inspiration:** Sharpe, Hunger Games, Dune, Flash Gordon, Rome
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 +** Further Reading **
 +  * [[Dueling]] - the background and etiquette surrounding duelling in the Empire
 +  * [[More Earth Empire Background]] - additional Earth Empire material. 
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