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1405
Doublets
Doublets were fitted garments with two layers of cloth, either padded or quilted, that developed alongside plate armor as a layer of protection under the breastplate. -
1416
Houppelandes
The houppelande was made of the finest foreign wools and velvets available and was often decorated elaborately with gold embellishments and personal emblems. These items of clothing were only worn by French royalty. -
1420
Dressed in Black
Around this time, more rich middle-class men began to dress in all black. This was due in part to the fact that red fabrics had been reserved strictly for royalty only. -
1435
Hosiery
As doublets became shorter and tighter, hose began to reach the waist rather than the hips and was sewn into a single garment with a pouch or flap to cover the front opening which would eventually become the famous codpiece. -
1444
Sleeves
Sleeves were becoming much fuller and puffier. They looked quite stylish when dressed with a large chaperon.
