Humor & Fun: Five Things to Take Fashion by Storm in Medieval Times Traci Kenworth Swords go Good with Either Pants or Skirts. Our medieval heroes and heroines knew how to sport that sword. Elves. Orcs. Knights. Saints of God. Joan of Arc could wear the weapon as well as King Arthur and was just as well-known and above the ordinary as he. No wonder more and more stories with women with swords are being written these days. The Vikings knew the secret to home defense: draft not only the men but the women. Fancy Pantsuits May Provide More Movement as Opposed to Heavy Dresses and Armor. Imagine the freedom to fight without the armor holding you back. It wouldn’t weigh you or your horse down. Things might be a bit more even between enemies. Punches and kicks would have more effect. A knight wouldn’t fall over when he dismounted his horse. Yes, yes. We can see it now; pantsuits would provide unrestricted movement and more maneuvering between opponents. A Dagger Sewn into those Heavy Dresses Might Discourage Miscreants. Think about it. When some bad person moved in for something inappropriate, a woman could yank that dagger out or drive it into the baddie’s leg or worse if necessary. A wa
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