A justacorps or justaucorps is a long, knee-length coat worn by men in the latter half of the 17th century, and throughout the 18th century. The garment is of French origin, and was introduced in England as a component of a three-piece ensemble, also consisting of breeches and a long vest or waistcoat. This ensemble served as the prototype of the ...
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(from the article `dress`) Between 1665 and 1670 came a quite different masculine style and one that presaged the traditional three-piece suit of modern times. Initiated in ...
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