Breeches & Trousers

 Leggings/Hosen

15th/16th Century Hose

From a 16th century Polish Manual

Based on a surviving pair, likely a 19th century Hussar Style.

Fall-Front Breeches/leggings, From an 18th century Spanish Tailor’s Manual. ca. 1730

 16th/17th Century Breeches

A 16th century-style draft for the exterior pieces of round hose with a long canion (lower cuff).

The lining for a pair of 16th century round hose with a long canion.

The canion draft for 16th century round hose.

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Round Hose Based on Museum Pattern of an Extant Suit ca. 1620

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Venetian Hose (Smooth Knee)

“French” Style Breeches (longer and slimmer)

 Modern Styles

Modern Drop-Crotch Shorts on the Bias

Modern Drop-Crotch Shorts on the Straight Grain