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Aiguillette

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Ornamental braided cord with decorative metal tips, used to fasten a cloak or as a military decoration.

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Appliqué

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A decorative design made of one material sewn over another, used for embellishing costumes.

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Baldric

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A belt worn over one shoulder that is typically used to carry a weapon or other implement such as a drum.

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Bodice

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The upper part of a woman's dress, above the waist.

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Bustle

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A padded undergarment used to add fullness, or a drapery at the back of a woman's skirt to give the appearance of fullness.

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Chiton

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An ancient Greek garment, a type of tunic formed by wrapping a piece of cloth around the body, typically fastened at the shoulders.

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Corset

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A tightly fitting undergarment extending from below the chest to the hips, worn to shape the figure.

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Cravat

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A neckband or scarf worn around the neck, precursor to the modern necktie and bow tie.

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Doublet

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A close-fitting jacket, with or without sleeves, worn by men in the Renaissance period.

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Farthingale

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A hoop skirt or a framework for expanding a womans skirt, worn in Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries.

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Gaiters

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A garment similar to leggings or leg coverings that extend from the instep to the ankle or knee.

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Gorget

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A band of linen wrapped around the neck and chin and then plucked into a ruff, commonly seen in Elizabethan and Jacobean England.

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Jerkin

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A sleeveless jacket often made of leather, worn over the doublet in the 16th and 17th centuries.

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Kirtle

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A woman's dress or outer petticoat, common in medieval times and later as an undergarment worn by middle and upper-class women.

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Motley

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The traditional costume of the court jester, often multicolored and whimsical in design.

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Partlet

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An item of women's clothing in the 15th to 17th centuries, a garment or undergarment worn over the neck and shoulders, or to fill in a low neckline.

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Pannier

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Large side hoops worn by women in the 17th and 18th centuries to extend the width of their skirts at the side.

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Peplum

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A short overskirt or ruffle attached at the waistline of a jacket, blouse, or dress.

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Ruff

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An elaborate collar made of starched, pleated fabric, popular in the 16th and 17th centuries in Europe.

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Sam Browne Belt

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A wide belt supported by a strap passing diagonally over the right shoulder, traditionally used by military officers.

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Smock

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A loose overgarment worn to protect the clothes while working.

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Stomacher

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A richly decorated triangular panel that fills in the front opening of a woman's gown or bodice.

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Tabard

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A sleeveless outer garment worn by medieval knights over their armor, displaying their coat of arms.

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Tricorne

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A hat with a brim turned up on three sides, popular in the 18th century.

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Tunic

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A simple, close-fitting garment, usually with a slit at the front or sides, extending to the hips or thighs.

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Vambrace

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A piece of armor for the arm, particularly the forearm.

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Vestment

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A ceremonial or ecclesiastical garment.

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Waistcoat

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A sleeveless garment worn over a shirt, and under a coat, the forerunner to the modern vest.

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Wimple

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A cloth headdress covering the head, neck, and the sides of the face, formerly worn by women and still worn by some nuns.

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Zibellino

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A sable or marten pelt worn as a stole in the 16th century, often with a head and feet of goldsmith's work.

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