Claire Clarke wrote:
This seems a little curious, given that this was the start of the Little Ice Age, but then again, if one is wearing a houppelande why would one need anything else? So my question to the list is - am I missing something here? Can anyone point me to some examples of 15th century outerwear?
I believe that the houppelande/gown is exactly what you are looking for: outerwear. Heavier in the winter, lighter in the summer. Under that the kirtle and shift would be the indoor wear when you are warm enough or feeling informal.
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