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2. Pelerine - Wikipedia

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   At this time, the pelerine was styled as a short cape-like garment, which crossed the chest and fastened to the back of the waist. [ 4 ] Pelerines became particularly popular as a decorative accessory in the early 19th century, when layered muslin pelerines were deemed fashionable in the 1830s , worn draped over the top of the large gigot (or ...

3. Inverness cape - Wikipedia

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   An Inverness cape worn with Highland dress, 2007 Tacoma Highland Games. Even though a wide variety of coats, overcoats, and rain gear are worn with Highland dress to deal with inclement weather, the Inverness cape has come to be almost universally adopted for rainy weather by pipe bands the world over, and many other kilt wearers also find it to be the preferable garment for such conditions.

4. 1600–1650 in Western fashion - Wikipedia

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   Short cloaks or capes, usually hip-length, often with sleeves, were worn by fashionable men, usually slung artistically over the left shoulder, even indoors; a fashion of the 1630s matched the cape fabric to the breeches and its lining to the doublet. Long cloaks were worn for inclement weather.

5. Cape - Wikipedia

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   In fashion, the word "cape" usually refers to a shorter garment and "cloak" to a full-length version of the different types of garment, though the two terms are sometimes used synonymously for full-length coverings. A shoulder cape is thus sometimes called a "capelet". The fashion cape does not cover the front to any appreciable degree.

6. Mantle (clothing) - Wikipedia

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   In the 18th century, a mantelet was a woman's short cloak, and in the early 19th century, it was an ornamental scarf that crossed over the chest and tied behind, usually made of fur or lace. [1] By the end of the 19th century, a mantelet was a woman's shoulder cape with elongated ends in front, sometimes held in position by a belt at the waist.

7. ‘Creature-Like’ Sleeves, a ‘Condom Cape,’ and ... - AOL

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   For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us. Sign in. Mail. ... ‘Creature-Like’ Sleeves, a ‘Condom Cape,’ and No Corsets: How the ‘Poor Things’ Wardrobe Came to ...