Cotte

The title of this article is ambiguous. Further meanings are listed under Cotte (disambiguation) .

A cotte , also called a smock or cotta , was a tunic- like, long-sleeved slip dress that was worn by men and women in the Middle Ages .

The cotte was made of wool , linen or silk . The cut was simple and consisted of a rectangular front and back with inserted wedges at hip height ( Geren ), which give the garment the width.

The cotte was worn over the undergarment and under the surcot , with the skirt hem, cuffs and neckline remaining visible and therefore often decorated with braids and embroidery. The neckline for slipping into the cotte was usually worn in the center front and closed by a fore-span .

The women's cottes were ankle-length or floor-length, while the length of the men varied from mid-thigh to ankle-length, depending on the era.

From the 12th century , there were variants for women that had a tailored cut and were fitted with tapered, fitted sleeves that were tight in the lower part of the sleeve. This variant was perceived as "sinful" due to the reinforcement of the female charms.

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