smallclothes

Worn beneath clothing

Smallclothes are undergarments, particularly the close-fitting breeches and underclothing worn by men in the 18th and early 19th centuries.

The term is historical or literary, appearing in period novels and fantasy fiction: He dressed hastily, pulling on his smallclothes before the servant entered.

undergarments

briefs

Snug lower undergarments

knickers · panties · underwear · undershorts · trunks · longjohns · thermals · combinations · vest · undershirt

historical

breeches

Trousers ending below knee

petticoat · corset · bodice · pantaloons · hose · shift · stays · knickers · bloomers · combinations

fantasy

breeches

Trousers ending below knee

  • tunicLoose hip-length top
  • doubletFitted Renaissance jacket
  • hoseFlexible fluid conduit

jerkin · leggings · linen · undershirt · drawers · shift · chemise · codpiece · wool · cotton

Opposites
garment layer/visibility

smallclothesouterwear

Protective top garments

outer garments · overclothes · coat · cloak · jacket

garment size/coverage

smallclothesrobes

Long loose outer garments

gown · full dress

Family

small, smaller, smallest, smallness, smallish, smalls, underclothes

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated PG