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In English-speaking history culottes were originally the knee-breeches commonly worn by gentlemen of the European upper-classes from the late Middle Ages or Renaissance through the early nineteenth century. The style of tight trousers ending just below the knee was popularized in France during the reign of Henry III (1574–1589). Culottes were normally closed and fastened about the leg, to the knee, by buttons, a strap and buckle, or a draw-string. During the French Revolution of 1789–1799, working-class revolutionaries were known as the "sans-culottes" – literally, "without culottes" – a name derived from their rejection of aristocratic apparel. In the United States, the first five Presidents, from George Washington through James Monroe, wore culottes according to the style of the late 18th century. | In English-speaking history culottes were originally the knee-breeches commonly worn by gentlemen of the European upper-classes from the late Middle Ages or Renaissance through the early nineteenth century. The style of tight trousers ending just below the knee was popularized in France during the reign of Henry III (1574–1589). Culottes were normally closed and fastened about the leg, to the knee, by buttons, a strap and buckle, or a draw-string. During the French Revolution of 1789–1799, working-class revolutionaries were known as the "sans-culottes" – literally, "without culottes" – a name derived from their rejection of aristocratic apparel. In the United States, the first five Presidents, from George Washington through James Monroe, wore culottes according to the style of the late 18th century. | ||
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Revision as of 17:08, 30 August 2022
Culottes are an item of clothing worn on the lower half of the body. The term can refer to either split skirts, historical men's breeches, or women's under-pants; this is an example of fashion-industry words taken from designs across history, languages and cultures, then being used to describe different garments, often creating confusion among historians and readers. The French word culotte is (a pair of) panties, pants, knickers, trousers, shorts, or (historically) breeches; derived from the French word culot, meaning the lower half of a thing, the lower garment in this case.
In English-speaking history culottes were originally the knee-breeches commonly worn by gentlemen of the European upper-classes from the late Middle Ages or Renaissance through the early nineteenth century. The style of tight trousers ending just below the knee was popularized in France during the reign of Henry III (1574–1589). Culottes were normally closed and fastened about the leg, to the knee, by buttons, a strap and buckle, or a draw-string. During the French Revolution of 1789–1799, working-class revolutionaries were known as the "sans-culottes" – literally, "without culottes" – a name derived from their rejection of aristocratic apparel. In the United States, the first five Presidents, from George Washington through James Monroe, wore culottes according to the style of the late 18th century.
| Clothing types and uses | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mainly Fetish wear | Mainly Bondage wear | Also common use | |
| Headwear | Hood • Goggles | Ball hood • Collar (BDSM) • Head harness • Muzzle | Swim cap |
| Torso | Bodysuit • Leotard • Playsuit | Straitjacket | Dress • Top • Shirt |
| Hands | Medical gloves | Bondage mittens | Gloves |
| Lower body | Garter belt | Inflatable leggings • Hobble skirt • Spanking skirt | Skirt • Miniskirt • Leggings • Speedos |
| Footwear | Latex boots • High heels | Ballet heels | Boots • Thighboot • Wellington boots • Stockings • Tights • Socks |
| Full body | Catsuit • Zentai | Gimp suit • Body bag • Punishment suit | Unitard • Wetsuit • Drysuit • Surf suit • Mermaid suit • Speedsuit • Body stocking |