Houpelande

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A volumous over-garment, usually with draping sleeves worn by men and women in the early 15th century in northern Europe. Chronilogically, the Houpelande was worn after the Cotehardie with a similar under kirtle, and was the precursor to the elegant Burgundian fashion.