Examples of different articles of clothing characteristic of a period, country, condition or occasion.
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doublet
Tight padded garment with a belt and sleeves; it was worn by men from the 14th to the 17th century.
hanging sleeve
Long sleeve, slashed at the elbow so the arm could extend out of it.
trunk hose
Shorter version of braies and a forerunner of breeches, trunk hose were worn from the 16th to the 17th century; they puffed out and were gathered above the knee.
wing
Piece of fabric added to the armhole to accentuate the width of the shoulder.
