The key thing about these fashions were there were big and over the top to show of the wealth of the individual. Rank and power were everything in there sociality.
Layers list:-
- Doublet which were boned (the first men's corset)
- Separate sleeves
- Breeches
- Belt
- Cloak
- Shoes
- Hat
- Shirt
- Stockings or hose
- Codpiece:- a covering flap or pouch that attaches to the front of the crotch of men's trousers and usually accentuates the genital area. It was held closed by string ties, buttons, or other methods.
Trousers consisted of breeches which were often gathered or fitted to the thigh. Breeches often had large slashes in them to expose another fabric underneath or the fabric was inserted into the gaps permanently. This trousers shape is often associated with traditional Shakespearian theatre.
Shoes had squared off toes made of either velvet, silk or fine leather. Shoes were often embroidered or with slash decoration.
Jackets had large puffy and padded sleeves; sometimes so large they were attached separately from the shirt. Fur cuffs were often seen on jackets and often carried on into linings or even collars during winter times. Heavily pleated high yoke jackets were very common and varied in length depending on season. Sometimes they were sleeveless to show off the doublet or shirt sleeves if they had a beautiful detail. Jackets were often made of wool, velvet, silk or Danmask. Sleeves were often fitted or gathered at the cuff and sometimes finished with a frill or other embellishment like fur or embroidery. Their coats were cut with wide shoulders and hidden extra fabric to create a square shape.
Simar This is a robe for men. The neck part is somewhat on a double breasted line, with no collar. The robe was worn either unguided or confined at the waist by a narrow silk scarf, knotted with one loop and two ends. They had no sleeves but slits to allow for the wearer to use there hands
Jerkin A short velvet or leather jacket similar in shape to a doublet mostly without sleeveless. Sometimes a cap sleeve is added for extra detail. From the 1530s, a narrower silhouette became popular under Spanish influence. Collars were higher and tighter. Shoulders lost their padding and developed a slight slope. Jerkins closed to the neck.
Shirts and Doublets They wore short doublets over their hose so that they protruded more. Shirts were tied at the neck with high collars which were often ruffled or gathered. The bodices of the shirt were loose fitted often gathered or pleated for extra fabric. Shirts had a slit up both sides of them to the hip to allow for them to be tucked into the breeches without restricting movement. They were often seen through outer garments for detail some sometimes had lace or embellished cuffs. They were made of light cotton or wool depending on the time of year.
Accessories Garters were tied above the knees often made up of ribbon some other detail.
Soft fabric hats with wide or turned up brims were very popular and were often decorated with cord, feathers and brooches. 
Chain of Offices were often worn if the person had a position of power. Gloves were made of leather or velvet with embroidered gauntlets. Slash decorations were used on all garments. Hose were made of wool or silk and often were right up the full leg. Button details and heavy embroidery were heavily used to show off there wealth.
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The changes in the male silhouette outside of Italy during the 16th century can be summed up under three broad categories:
- from 1500 to 1520, the transition was made from late Gothic to Renaissance styles.
- from 1520 to 1550, costume was dominated by German fashion with its full over-robe, emphasizing horizontal lines. Slashing and panes - strips of fabric caught with ornamental clasps - allowed the shirt to show through. The codpiece developed into a prominent feature.
- from 1550 to 1600, shoulder width decreased, and a new garment, the separate breech or trunk hose, emerged. This period is dominated by Spanish influences.
During the short rains of Edward VI and Mary all these details became toned down and refined. The doublet shape became more noticeable changing from the square shape to mirroring the triangle shape of the women. It was believed that some men started to wear stays in this time period to help with the silhouette.
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Beautiful reprisals for 16th Centenary clothing:-
http://www.ninyamikhaila.com/c16th.htm
References:-
Costume 1066-1990s by John Peacock
http://www.slideshare.net/parul_prajapati/16th-century-costumes-northern-renaissance
http://www.periodclothing.co.uk/Tudor_Fashion.htm
http://mens-fashion.lovetoknow.com/16th_Century_Fashion
http://www.fashionencyclopedia.com/fashion_costume_culture/European-Culture-16th-Century/Sixteenth-Century-Clothing.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1550%E2%80%931600_in_Western_European_fashion
http://www.lepg.org/men.htm
http://www.sixwives.info/tudor-fashion.htm
http://www.thetudorswiki.com/page/The+Tudors+Costumes+%3A+Men%27s+Dress
