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Tight fitting coverings that men wore with a codpiece.
What are pantyhose?
100
An undergarment that hangs from the waist underneath a nightgown and waistcoat.
What is a petticoat?
100
Narrow strips of fabric that were commonly attached to children's clothing to support them when learning to walk and keep them from straying too far.
What are leading strings?
100
A loose T-shaped gown that is worn at home by a man.
What is a banyan?
100
False sleeves worn by women that were tacked to the sleeves that were then fashionable.
What are engagantes?
200
Also known as a pair of bodies, it's used to squeeze a women's torso into a more slimming shape.
What is a corset?
200
A sleeve made out of strips of fabric that is made into puffs by ribbon.
What is a virago sleeve?
200
A belt worn over one shoulder to hold a sword.
What is a baldric?
200
An undress coat with a wide collar worn by men.
What is a frock?
200
An undergarment worn by women to extend the width of skirts at the side while leaving the front and back flat.
What are pamiers?
300
An upper garment that goes from the neck to the waist of a women.
What is a bodice?
300
A wire frame for a ruff or collar that is covered with silk, lace, or linen.
What is a supportasse?
300
A frilly cap of lace that is supported by a commode.
What is a fontange?
300
A type of backless shoe worn by women indoors and outdoors except on the street.
What are mules?
300
An outfit worn by small boys that consisted of a tight coat or jacket buttoned to a pair of high-waisted trousers.
What is a skeleton suit?
400
A long piece of hair that hangs over a man's shoulder.
What is a lovelock?
400
Backless slippers that were worn inside.
What are pantofles?
400
A dress worn draped over a petticoat that is made from a single piece of fabric.
What is a mantua?
400
A lace or linen kerchief worn to fill in the low neckline of bodices.
What is a fichu?
400
A gown worn my women that features back pleats hanging loosely from the neckline.
What is a sack-back gown?
500
A device used to hold a women's skirt in the proper shape.
What is a farthingale?
500
A hat that was worn cocked and decorated with ostrich plumes.
What is a capotain?
500
A knee-length coat worn by men that is worn with breeches and a waistcoat.
What is a justacorps?
500
A wide-brimmed hat with the brims turned up on all three sides.
What is a tricorne?
500
An outer garment worn by rural workers that is made of heavy linen with fullness across the back, breast, and sleeves folded into tubes.
What are smock-frocks?