...utfits of late medieval mercenaries. Particularly the slashed doublets and hose of the Landsknechts. ...ry making the key garments, particularly the ‘wams and hosen’ (doublet and hose).

...the popularity of medieval re-enactment, its very easy to buy off the peg hose, doublets, cote-hardie and other key pieces - just head for 12th - 15th Cen * Don't fancy hose? Don't worry. Any reasonably close fitting trousers in earthy or dark colou

...use bright jewel colors and lighter fabrics for the more southern cities. Hose are the historical option for trousers and easily sourced from reenactment ...to wear a long underdress/chemise or a shorter shirt tucked into trousers/hose.

...fitting. Close fitting trousers are practical and easy to come by or make. Hose, either joined or split, are worn with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Braie ...[cotehardie]] over a shirt or shift is be a good alternative to shirts and hose. The look is long, lean and smooth and laced to fit. Back lacing shows high

...me at all. It ranges from lightweight for ladies' gowns, mens doublets and hose, through medium weight into heavy wool melton, which is perfect for winter

*A pair of short hose (possibly in red wool)

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