Gown The silhouette of the gowns changes slowly. Bodices remain very fitted and usually display either a wide square neckline or a high closed neckline. The ruff finishes all necklines. Skirts have either a drum or cone shape achieved through the use of a rigid petticoat and or padding. They may open down the center front in order to display a richly decorated underskirt.
Sleeves follow a large number of variations, similar to men.
Hose Men continue to wear hose in two parts, the upper hose and the netherstocks or stockings. Jerkin Men continue to wear the jerkin over the doublet as an option. It could be with or without sleeves. The waist might be finished with tabs or not. If it does have sleeves, they might be open, hanging or short in order to reveal the sleeves of the doublet.