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| Glossary of Terms | |||||
| Here are definitions of some of the terms used in the descriptions of our clothing. We have provided this list of definitions, as we get frequent requests for the meanings of these words. If there is a word or term on our website that you do not understand - that is not listed here - please contact us and we will be happy to help you. | |||||
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| Bodice (Bod' iss) - the upper part of the garment covering the torso. Comes from the Renaissance period term "pair of bodys" which was shortened into the word "bodice". | |||||
| Chemise (Sha mees') - french work for "dress". This is the long undergarment worn under the gown or bodice to protect the clothing from getting soiled by the body oils. This is the bottom-most layer of clothing worn and is considered the underwear, not to be shown in public, except perhaps for the sleeves. At the very least, a bodice and skirt are always worn over the chemise. | |||||
| Doublet (Dub' let) - the vest worn by men in the Renaissance period. This is the equovalent of the women's bodice. | |||||
| Epaulets - "wings" or caps on the shoulders of our "Deluxe" bodices and men's Doublets. | |||||
| Grommet - the "eyelet" or two piece metal ring set into corsets, bodices and doublets that the lacing goes through. | |||||
| Peasant Blouse - a shorter version of the "chemise", worn underneath bodices as an undergarment to prevent the body's oils from soiling the garment. This is the under-most layer of clothing, considered underwear and always worn with a bodice over it. Peasant blouses are usually paired with skirts, as they are not full length, as the chemises are. | |||||
| Picadils - scallops or tabs at the edge of a garment. In this case, picadils are the tabs at the waistline of the "Deluxe" versions of our bodices and our men's Doublets. | |||||
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