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Period Patterns number 26, Houpelandes, c.1390-1460
A.D., has 6 houpelandes for either sex, with sleeves and
necklines interchangeable. The sleeves and cotehardie
underneath are faked, but the fake sleeves can be left off
and replaced by a cotehardie or a 2nd houpelande (sizes:
woman's 8-18 & Men's 36-48 included).
These are complimented by Period Patterns no.
21, 23,
43, 90,
92 and 101.
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Houpelandes were the last fashion which was found
throughout Europe, as well as being the last unisex fashion.
This comfortable style, flowing from the shoulder to the
hem, apparently first developed in Italy around 1380, but by
1400 was found throughout Europe. Belted or loose,
houpelandes were usually worn over a cotehardie
(Period Patterns nos. 21 & 23)
,a second houpelande with tight sleeves, a chemise
(Period Patterns no. 90) ,or shirt
(Period Patterns no. 43) and hose
(Period Patterns no. 43 or
101).
By 1450 there were many variations of this style,
mostly of the sleeves, neckline. Women's houpelandes were
always floor-length, although men's houpelandes varied from
very short to very long. Only a few were limited by sex or
geographical location. By 1475 houpelandes were no longer
considered fashionable (although still occasionally seen).
Men's cotehardies had developed into doublets, and the
houpelande became a gown or robe often worn open down the
front (Period Patterns #43 and #53)
Women's sizing
chart
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