Fashion 120

tunic-general

this garment was made of a length of woven material or animal skin. It was typically folded in half, sewn up the sides with a slit for a neck opening.

loin cloth-general

This was made of cloth or fur and designed to cover the genital areas.

cape-general

This was a piece of fabric or fur, thrown or arranged around the shoulders.

girdle-general

This was a tie or belt-like article worn to support and/or arrange the design of the garment. It was also used for utilitarian purposes, e.g. to hold a knife. Often the girdle could be very decorative.

schenti (loincloth)-eqyptian

skirt for a man rectangular cloth wrapped around lower torso of man higher class would be pleated lower would be plain

shendot-eqyptian

draw attention to genital area the wealthier you are the bigger it is the more jewels

goffered-eqyptian

pleated

kalasiris-eqyptian

could have sleeves similar to sheath

procardium-eqyptian

straps “ps straps”

gala gown/gala skirt-eqyptian

gala gowns women gala skirts men gala=highly goffered

postiche-eqyptian

false beard (made out of wool) worn by royalty. started by female to achieve power

kohl-eqyptian

Kohl (made of galena, a sulfide of lead) used for eyes. Green and black substances were used, but kohl was black.

kuanakes-mesopotamian

wool skirt wrapped around torso started as sheep skin

anaxiride-mesopotamian

trouser fitted at ankle area

kaftan-mesopotamian

cotton or silk, ankle-length, long-sleeved robe

ephod-hebrew

(pancho) rectangular fabric 4 tassles long dress like. worn by priests

bolero jacket-cretan

woman’s short, cropped jacket or vest, often with a rounded cutaway front

tiered skirt-cretan

Women skirt had a basic bell shape with at least three different variations in form, smooth, with a series of ruffles.

chiton-greek

A Greek tunic, the essential (and often only) garment of both men and women, the other being the himation, or mantle.

fibulae-greek

decorative pins to hold a stola or other garments

chlamys-greek

cloak warn over shoulder, wool or leather

girdle-greek

An undergarment worn by women and girls designed to mold the lower torso and hips.

himation-greek

An ancient Greek mantle worn by men and women over the chiton and draped in various ways.

petasos-greek

greek hat worn for protection against weather. known as the traveling hat

phrygian cap-greek

Caps that symbolized freed Roman slaves in Roman era

tholia-greek

Greek, female, hat perched on top of the head to keep the sun off, made of woven straw, looks like a hershey kiss

buskin-greek

a laced boot reaching halfway or more to the knee; a tragedy resembling ancient Greek drama

tiara-greek

a crown-like jewelled headdress worn by women on formal occasions

peplos-greek

the traditional garment of Greek women; a sleeveless typically ankle-length tunic formed from a single squarish piece of wool/ generally worn pinned at the shoulders and belted.

stola-roman

a long garment, descending to the ankles, worn by Roman women

dalmatica-roman

is the main garment for early christian & byzantine clothing for men and women. tunic.

clavus-roman

stripes from Roman dress on either side of the tunic from hem to shoulder seam, gradually shortening to chest level.

palla-roman

form of wrap (their toga)

toga-roman

Roman outer robe

strophium-roman

bra

cuirass-roman

defensive armor for the torso.

dalmatique-byzantine

tunic like for man

juppe-byzantine

worn over tunic

paludamentum-byzantine

a large white or purple cloak similar to the greek chlamys, worn by emperors or generals

trousers-byzantine

(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately

tablion-byzantine

large square decoration in contrasting colors and fabric

segmentae-byzantine

decoration on the tunic can be on the shoulder or randomly placed circular or square

lorum-byzantine

long narrow jewled band evolves from toga ( because toga considered pagan

kirtle-medieval

a long dress worn by women

cotehardie-medieval

A knee length garment buttoned down the front to with a low waist always belted at the hip

surcoat-medieval

a coat worn over a knight’s armor

houppleland-medieval

high waisted, v necked floor length gown with either tight or wide sleeves

tippet-medieval

a shoulder cape,often with hanging ends

doublet/pourpoint-medieval

a man’s close-fitting jacket

chain mail-medieval

(Middle Ages) flexible armor made of interlinked metal rings

braies-medieval

loose fitting breeches fastened at the waist with a belt

chausses-medieval

medieval armor of mail for the legs and feet

camise-medieval

a loose shirt or tunic of the Middle Ages

liripipe-medieval

A long scarf or cord attached to and hanging from a hood.

skull cap-medieval

Plastic head-shaped covering to give appearance of baldness

veil-medieval

a garment that covers the head and face

chinstrap-medieval

hat with strap

wimple-medieval

a cloth worn on the head by medieval women.

toque-medieval

special pleated hat worn only by chefs

reticulated headdress-medieval

women braided their hair at the sides and coiled gold thread around in a decorative fashion.

hennin-medieval

woman’s exaggerated pointed hat

escoffion-medieval

A type of hennin style headdress that covers the head with a padded roll in a heart shape at the temples, richly brocaded fabric, sometimes like two horns with veil of fine lawn

poulaine-medieval

shoe with very long points, longer the point, more noble

patten-medieval

a clog, sandal, or overshoe with a thick wooden sole

chopine-medieval

women’s high platform shoes

parti-color-medieval

sewing together sections of different colored fabrics within one garment

doublet/pourpoint-renaissance

Men’s continuing fashion that becomes more ornate at this time with techniques such as slashing.

jacket/jerkin-renaissance

Worn over the doublet, usually had short puffed sleeves at the arm and sometimes had no sleeves.

peascod jacket-renaissance

Men’s jacket that is stuffed in the front to give of the appearance of a heavier set, because fat accumulation signified wealth and being well-fed.

vest-renaissance

small garment worn over shirt, no sleeves

wings or puffs-renaissance

Male/ female trend regarding how sleeves were attached. Puffs were stuffed. Wings were not stuffed.

ruff-renaissance

Lace or cotton

trunk hose-renaissance

short, full pants reaching about halfway down the thigh

pumpkin breeches-renaissance

padded pants, shaped like pumpkins, with panes [Elizabethan]

venetions-renaissance

Lower leg garment worn by men that fall beneath the knee, therefor longer than canions.

codpiece-renaissance

pouch of fabric laced into the crotch of men’s hose to cover genitals

points/aiglets-renaissance

Metal tips on strings used to tie pieces of garment together

slashing-renaissance

slits cut in the outer garments, wore bright colors underneath

spanish blackwork-renaissance

The most common form of embroidered edges

schaube-renaissance

worn as a coat

gown/robe-renaissance

worn by women

decolletage-renaissance

a low neckline on a garment or a garment with a low neckline

chemise/guimpe-renaissance

Female undergarment (1st garment put on). Could be high or low.

corset-renaissance

a woman’s close-fitting foundation garment

petticoats-renaissance

a skirt or slip worn as an undergarment

safeguard-renaissance

a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

farthingale-renaissance

a hoop worn beneath a skirt to extend it horizontally

bum roll-renaissance

padded roll placed around waist to support dress

beret-renaissance

type of cap

cornet-renaissance

headwear

lappets-renaissance

flaps that come down on the side of the ears.

gable hood-renaissance

A hood of a headpiece that has an architectural peak which frames the face.

Mary Stuart cap-renaissance

covered hair and met in middle of forehead with tip pointing upwards

la ferroniere-renaissance

A women’s headpiece that is a band which ties around the forehead, or brim of the skull.

conch-renaissance

hat

escarelle-renaissance

An accessorie worn on the belt as a purse

gauntlet-renaissance

an armored or protective glove; a challenge; two lines of men armed with weapons with which to beat a person forced to run between them; an ordeal

rochet-17th Century

a white ecclesiastical garment resembling a surplice worn especially by bishops and privileged prelates.

brandenburgs-17th Century

mans short saclike doublebreasted wrapper edged in fur

pantaloni/breeches-17th Century

pantaloon trousers

rhinegraves/petticoat breeches-17th Century

religious petticoat, womans underskirt

baldric-17th Century

a wide (ornamented) belt worn over the right shoulder to support a sword or bugle by the left hip

falling band and band strings-17th Century

flat, large lace collar, men and women

galants-17th Century

loops of ribbon wound and used on sleeves, bodices, skirts, and pants

rabat-18th Century

mens shoes

jabot-18th Century

An ornamental frill or ruffle on the front of a shirt or blouse, typically made of lace.

cravat-18th Century

A band or scarf worn around the neck

steinkirk-18th Century

a cravat with long hanging ends loosely twisted or looped together and worn esp. in the 18th century by men and women

cassocks-18th Century

A full-length garment of a single color worn by certain Christian clergy

manteaux-18th Century

a loose cloak, coat, or robe, A loose gown or cloak worn by women

bucket boots-18th Century

Thigh-high riding boot with cup-shaped wide top, square toes and higher heels than the jackboot

manteau-18th Century

overskirt, gathers in the back, like a bustle, low neckline [Restoration]

vertugadin/farthingale-18th Century

A hooped petticoat or circular pad of fabric around the hips, worn under women’s skirts to extend and shape them

stomacher-18th Century

A V-shaped piece of decorative cloth, worn over the chest and stomach in the 16th century

false/hanging sleeve-18th Century

unbuttoned lower part of sleeves which hang down, sometimes to ankle length

justaucorps-18th Century

a fitted, knee-length coat, characterized by wide turned-back cuffs and stiff flared skirts, worn especially by men in the 17th and 18th centuries.

fichu-18th Century

a woman’s kerchief or shawl, generally triangular in shape, worn draped over the shoulders or around the neck with the ends drawn together on the breast.

medici collar-18th Century

A fan-shaped (especially lace) collar, standing upright behind the head and sloping down to meet a square neckline in front.

berta collar-18th Century

Nine to 18 inches of fabric or lace attached all around neckline (or yoke). May or may not reveal the shoulders

echelle-18th Century

Stomachers were covered with ribbons, or eschelles

pinners-18th Century

a woman’s cap with two long flaps pinned on

palatine, pelerines, tippet-18th Century

A woman’s cape of lace or silk with pointed ends at the center front

perruque, periwig-18th Century

A highly styled wig worn formerly as a fashionable headdress by both women and men

cadenette or lovelock-18th Century

A curl of hair worn on the temple or forehead.

fontange-18th Century

A fontange is the name of a headdress popular in the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries in France

postilion-18th Century

kind of woman’s hat

patches-18th Century

A piece of cloth or other material used to mend or strengthen a torn or weak point

earstring-18th Century

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bayeux lace-18th Century

A fontange is the name of a headdress popular in the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries in France

muff/muffetees-18th Century

A tube made of fur or other warm material into which the hands are placed for warmth.

gauntlets-18th Century

A stout glove with a long loose wrist.

Vest or Waistcoat-18th Century

During the 17th century, a sleeved garment worn under the coat of similar length. It was introduced by Charles II and was thought to come from Persia.

Frock Coat-18th Century

a man’s coat having knee-length skirts front and back

Redingote-18th Century

double-breasted man’s coat, open-fronted, lightweight woman’s coat

Neckcloth-18th Century

square or rectangular folded into triangles – wrapped around several times and tie

Ramille Wig-18th Century

very full, curly, shoulder length

Bag Wig-18th Century

A wig, with the hair at the back of the head in a bag.

Solitaire-18th Century

A type of toupee with a hairbag attached at the back, underneath a big bow.

Tricorne-18th Century

cocked hat with the brim turned up to form three points, feathered [Restoration]

Gaiters-18th Century

A heavy cloth or leather covering for the leg extending from the instep to the ankle or knee

Spatterdashes-18th Century

Long leggings of leather, canvas, or cloth, worn from 17th C onwards as protection from mud-splashing in riding and walking.

Watteau Gown-18th Century

long unfitted dress with box pleats at upper back that fall into a train

Robe Francaise-18th Century

French dress composed of three parts: robe, stomacher and petticoat

Robe Anglais-18th Century

dress full skirt

Polonaise-18th Century

an overdress and petticoat in which the overskirt was puffed and looped by means of tapes and rings sewn into the skirt.

Robe Redingote-18th Century

Dresses open in front to show an underskirt or with a front gore of contrasting material, with collar and lapels and long sleeves. Bodice may be double-breasted and high-waisted

Levite Gown-18th Century

another term for redingote gown

Panier-18th Century

collapsible boned basket that supported the skirt on either side of the hips

Falbala-18th Century

a flounce or trimming for a woman’s garment–petticoat, apron, or scarf

Pagoda Sleeve-18th Century

Open sleeve which flared widely below the elbow; drew attention to lingerie under the sleeves.

Modesty Piece-18th Century

square fabric that tucks into the low V-neckline. seduction

Pelisse-18th Century

an outer garment lined or trimmed with fur; a woman’s long cloak with slits for the arms

Calash-18th Century

a bonnet to protect a women’s hair that was made of a series of of semi hoops sewn into the hood at intervals [Late Georgian]

Handkerchief-18th Century

a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

Blonde Lace-18th Century

white lace

Watch Fob-18th Century

Short ribbon or chain attached to a watch and hanging out of the pocket in which the watch is kept

a la Brutus-1780 – 1800

men’s hair worn closely cropped and unpowdered and worn disheveled or curly all over.

hedgehog hair-1780 – 1800

hair that is short in front and longer ringlets in the back, frizzy lookin

Bicorne-1780 – 1800

Two cornered hat.

Carmagnole-1780 – 1800

short woolen or cloth jacket of dark color worn by Revolutionaries

Phrygian Cap-1780 – 1800

cap with that droops forward on top

Fichus-1780 – 1800

a small triangular shawl, worn around a woman’s shoulders and neck

Chemise Gown-1780 – 1800

also know as the chemise a la reine, was made popular by Marie Antoinette, made of a light, flowing fabric. Queen criticized by public for wearing the undergarments even the public itself adopted the style

Spencer-1780 – 1800

a woolen outer tail-coat with the tails cut-off. It was worn as a short waist-length, double-breasted

Reticules-1780 – 1800

A drawstring handbag or purse

Poke Bonnet-1780 – 1800

A women’s hat in the shape of a hood, with a projecting visor-like brim in front worn for shade from the sun.

Sans Culottes-1780 – 1800

silk knee breeches

Muscadine-1780 – 1800

Paris exquisites; The well dressed youth who rebelled against the sans culottes and formed gangs.

Merveilleuse-1780 – 1800

female fashion extremist, the marvelous ones (radical form of dress – no corsets, sheer fabrics)

Dandy-1780 – 1800

a man unduly devoted to style, neatness, and fashion in dress and appearance

Incroyable-1780 – 1800

french evolution dresses

Beau Brummel-1780 – 1800

early 1800 picture of mens fashion, established a mode of wearing understated but fitted and tailored clothing, dark suits and full length trousers, adorned himself with cravats

Cutaway Coat-1800 – 1820

Fitted waist-length front with long back tails. Now worn only for formal wear. Also known as a tail coat.

Garrick-1800 – 1820

overcoat that had 3-5 cape collars, tabbed closings, and a quilted, stiffened, high collar

Hessians-1800 – 1820

footwear for the military, especially officers, it would become widely worn by civilians as well. The boots had a low heel, and a semi-pointed toe that made them practical for mounted troops as they allowed easy use of stirrups.

Wellington-1800 – 1820

boots developed after hessians

Gaiters-1800 – 1820

A heavy cloth or leather covering for the leg extending from the instep to the ankle or knee

Chapeau Braus-1800 – 1820

hat bicorne

Top Hat-1800 – 1820

A high crowned hat with a flat top and narrow brim. Also called Chimneypot hat, Stovepipe hat, pot hat, plug hat, silk hat; subtle differences applied to the different names.

Claw Hammer Tails-1800 – 1820

same as tailcoat

Betsies-1800 – 1820

simulated ruffs of two to six layers

Mamelouk-1800 – 1820

warrior full armor and armed

Pelisse-1800 – 1820

an outer garment lined or trimmed with fur; a woman’s long cloak with slits for the arms

Turban-1800 – 1820

a traditional Muslim headdress consisting of a long scarf wrapped around the head

Bonnet-1800 – 1820

a hat tied under the chin

Leg-O-Mutton Sleeve-1820 – 1850

full at shoulder, decreasing in size to wrist ending in fitted cuff

Tailcoat-1820 – 1850

a man’s jacket which is short at the front and divided into two long pieces at the back, worn to very formal events

Bertha- 1820 – 1850

wide deep collars following the neckline

Cravat- 1820 – 1850

A band or scarf worn around the neck

Ditto Suit-1850 – 1870

Suit worn by men tin the 18th century. Jacket, pants, outercoat or waistcoat were all the same color or same fabric. The more ornate fabric was usually more for full dress…the plain wool, or less formal was for more of a daytime dress

Sack Coat-1850 – 1870

men’s short coat cut to hang straight from the shoulder with no seam or tapered line at the waist

Amelia Bloomer-1850 – 1870

Advocated the “bloomer costume”; short skirt with full-length pantalettes

Knickers-1850 – 1870

(usually in the plural) underpants worn by women

Hooped Petticoat-1850 – 1870

Petticoat shaped with boning structured to create fullness in a skirt without multiple layers.

Raglan Coat-1850 – 1870

Inspired by Lord Raglan, the Raglan Coat is sewn with the sleeve extending all the way into the neckline.

Crinoline-1850 – 1870

A petticoat of haircloth or other stiff material, worn under a full skirt to keep it belled out

Straw Hat-1850 – 1870

head covering made of dry stalks of grain

Bowler-1850 – 1870

a hat that is round and black and hard with a narrow brim

Burnoose-1870 – 1890

a hooded Arabic cloak

Fedora-1870 – 1890

a low, soft felt hat with a curled brim and the crown creased lengthwise.

Dolman Wrap-1870 – 1890

Coat with sleeves cut in one with the body and whole tapering toward the ankles

Inverness Cape-1870 – 1890

A combination cloak and coat garment that does not have sleeves and is lined with silk, suitable for evening wear.

Bustle-1870 – 1890

A pad or a light frame added to the back of a dress to give it bulk.

Cuirass Bodice-1870 – 1890

a long, slender bodice well fitted to the hips, ending at a point in the front. It was torn over a skirt where the fullness was below the hips.

Princess Line-1870 – 1890

A gown cut in one piece with a lot of jointed panels that are fitted along the length of the garment creating fullness and shape. This cut replaces the bustle, being very fitted with a cuirass bodice and elongated by a train.

Polonaise Style-1870 – 1890

gown style borrowed from Polish peasants. pulled up at regular intervals for a scalloped edge. meant to be more casual

Peplum-1870 – 1890

a flared ruffle attached to the waistline of a dress or jacket or blouse

Balayeuse-1870 – 1890

a custom fabric bedding treatment applied between upper and lower mattress, touching the floor. (bed skirt), A ruffle on the inner side of the hem of a skirt or petticoat to protect it from the ground.

Princess Dress-1870 – 1890

A full-length dress cut in one from shoulder to waist with a number of gores and full enough in the skirt to go over a hoop. Usually it buttons up the front.

Norfolk Jacket-1870 – 1890

A jacket with box pleats or straps of the same material passing over the belt and extending from shoulder to hem in front and back; usually worn for sporting occasions.