During the Second Intermediate Period (1650-1550 BCE) parts of Egypt ended up managed by Nubians and by the Hyksos, a Semitic people today. In the First Intermediate Period (2181-2055 BCE) and the Middle Kingdom (2055-1650 BCE) clothing for most folks remained the similar, but fashion for the upper lessons turned far more elaborate. Those serving in the households of the rich also started sporting additional refined dress.