Men's Garments | ||
Main Garments | ||
| 1.1 | Covering body above and below
waist Suit (Types 1-5) | |
| 1.11 | Suit (1) three pieces (coat, waistcoat, breeches or trousers) | ![]() |
| 1.12 | Suit (2) two pieces (coat, breeches or trousers) | ![]() |
| 1.13 | Suit (3) two pieces (coat, waistcoat) | ![]() |
| 1.14 | Suit (4) two pieces (jacket or waistcoat, trousers or breeches) | ![]() |
| 1.15 | Suit (5) one piece (combination garment shaped for legs) | ![]() |
| 1.16 | Gown | ![]() |
| 1.17 | Gown more than one piece (i.e. with matching waistcoat) | ![]() |
| Note: 1.13 is the only type which appears as an incomplete main garment, needing the addition of trousers or breeches; 1.12 and 1.14 can be complete although the option of a third garment being added (waistcoat 1.12 or coat 1.14) is present. | ||
| 1.2 | Covering body above waist and to knee level | |
| 1.21 | Coat Coat Frock (18th century) Coat Frock coat (19th century) Coat Jacket Blazer Coat Jacket Cardigan Coat Jacket Shirt Coat Jacket Jerkin |
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| 1.22 | Waistcoat Waistcoat Doublet |
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| 1.23 | Pullover Pullover Tee shirt (see Women 1.24) |
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| 1.24 | Shirt | ![]() |
| 1.3 | Covering body below waist | |
| 1.31 | Trousers Trousers Pantaloons Trousers Oxford bags |
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| 1.32 | Breeches Breeches Plus fours Breeches Shorts Breeches Bibbed breeches |
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| 1.33 | Skirt Kilt | ![]() |
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