elements of ancient costume [8]![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Examples of different articles of clothing characteristic of a period, country, condition or occasion.
doublet ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Tight padded garment with a belt and sleeves; it was worn by men from the 14th to the 17th century.
hanging sleeve ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Long sleeve, slashed at the elbow so the arm could extend out of it.
trunk hose ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
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 ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Piece of fabric added to the armhole to accentuate the width of the shoulder.