Description SIZING Size ChartNote: Because of the extreme amount of stretch in this fabric one of these two sizes will fit most body types. This is also why each size fits such a large range of measurementsSizeWaist MeasurementInseamExtra Small26-32″/66-81 cm26-30″/66-76 cmSmall/Medium32-38″/81-96 cm28-34″/86-91 cmLarge/XLarge38-46″/96-116 cm34-40″/86-100 cm COLORS & FABRIC Cotton Knit:Purple, Burgundy, Gold, Dark Green, Blue, Red, and BlackNote: Please note, with the difficulty of accurately representing colors on a variety of monitors, the color names are meant as descriptions along with the swatches. Please use both when deciding on what color to order. Also, despite how the colors may appear on your monitor the same color names in Wool, Silk and Linen are different and do not exactly coordinate. ABOUT OUR SIMPLE MEDIEVAL HOSE We have received many requests from customers who like the comfort and fit of our joined hose but who do not need or want a cod-piece or lacing points for any variety of reasons. For those customers, we are pleased to now offer our new, “simple” cotton-knit joined hose. The cotton closely replicates the fit of our 15th century joined hose, but with simpler line. Made with of the same stretch cotton blend (5% lycra) as our regular 15th c. joined hose, our simple hose have a plain, smooth front, no attached foot. An inexpensive substitute for our 15th century joined hose or medieval chauses when worn with tunics, cottes or arming clothes and period shoes since with these items you can only see the middle of the leg, making them an acceptable substitute for our regular hose when authenticity is less of a concern. HISTORICAL INSPIRATIONS Detail from fresco in the baptistry of Olona in Lombardy, Italy circa 1435Detail from fresco by Fra Angelico in the chapel of Nicholas V in the Palazzo Vaticano, Vatican City, Rome Italy circa 1448 Drawing after a details in the Lutrell Psalter circa 1340 British Museum, London, EnglandDrawing after Pisanello’s ‘Drawings of a Hanged Man’ circa early 15th century Oppenheimer Collection PHOTO GALLERY This Lord stands radient in his royal blue linen Cotehardie with custom golden sleeve. He matches his Simple Hose to his cuffs. Beneath lays hidden his linen Shirt. He ties a pair of wool Garters at the knee and belts his waist with a Decorated Belt. He finishes off his look with a red wool Chaperone, and black Turnshoes.This Noble as opted for a splash of color. His sunshine gold Doublet is pair with green Simple Hose and tied at the knee with ribbon Garters. As with any respectable gentleman, his Shirt and Braies are tucked beneath out of sight. He decorates his waist with a brown Belt and finishes his look with Turn Boots and an Acorn Hat.This Noble stand in the midst of finishing his dressing for the day. He dons his gold Simple Hose, black Ankle Boots, and Shirt.This Lord dons a dark green patterned wool Cotehardie, with burgundy Simple Hose. He tucks his hose into black Ankle Boots. Hidden beneath his outer layer of clothing are his Slim Cut 14th Century Shirt, and Braies.This Lord stands fiery in his red linen Cotehardie with custom golden sleeves. He matches his Simple Hose to his cuffs. Beneath lays hidden his linen Shirt. He ties a pair of wool Garters at the knee. He finishes off his look with a Coif, wool Brimmed Hat, and black Turnshoes.This noble stands tall and proud in our 15th century Wool Doublet in Dark Green worn with our 15th century Shirt, Wool Simple Hose, Wool Hood, and Black Turnshoes. REVIEWS [product_reviews]
