[HNW] Forepart

[Sue Clemenger]

Begging the obvious, but it's just a particular style.  It's not meant 
to close in front--think of things like some coats on 18th c. gentlemen, 
or the reoccuring fashion in my lifetime, certainly, to wear a coat or 
jacket "open."
--sue, who got into late-16th c. costuming so she had something to put 
her embroidery *on*! <g>

Susan Farmer wrote:

> I think this one is even worse .....
> 
> <http://www.goldsword.com/sfarmer/SCA/Paintings/gower_MaryDenton48.jpg>
> 
> You see just enough of the skirt -- What's with the black "overdress"
> that doesn't meet in the front .....
> 
> Jerusha