One apparent change at the beginning of the 17th century is the use by women of metal belts or belts made with metal findings, as opposed to the soft cloth sashes so prevalent in the 16th century.

The most noticeable differences in women's clothing is the new style of hat, which began at the end of the 16th century. Rather than the low "pillbox" style, the hat now is taller, and it narrows as it rises. There is also a greater use of aigrets (feather decorations) on hats.

As the century progress hat styles continue to change and there are some differences in clothing as well.

Peter Mundy, an English traveller, visited Istanbul in 1618. His illustrated manuscript, A briefe relation of the Turckes, their Kings, Emperors or Grandsigneurs, their conquests, religion, customes, habbits at Constantinople, etc., gives an Englishman's account of Ottoman court life. It is illustrated by small individual album leaves inserted into his manuscript, purchased from artists in Istanbul, produced primarily for visiting foreigners. The manuscript is currently in the British Museum.