What I Know About Elizabethan Beauty Currently

My current understanding of Elizabethan beauty is still being expanded, but I do know that a large or high forehead was considered beautiful as it showed intelligence. Red or strawberry blonde hair was also deemed attractive, with people from a range of classes opting for this colour choice by using a variety of dyes as it represented wealth and youth. Pale skin was also seen as a beautiful trait, as it reflected a lack of outdoor manual labour which would result in a tan and was associated with the poorer classes. I find the difference in trends and values between modern day and Elizabethan fashions interesting and I am excited to study and learn more about this period.