High Middle Ages

by the end of the 11th to the beginning (or even middle) of the 14 Century

The typical parts of the clothing of a man are:

Cotte - Men's Rock (tunic) is longer and wider than in the early Middle Ages until the mid calf length first, then even up to ankles. In the side seams (often in the middle of the front and back) were fabric wedges (used Geren) get a bigger width and thereby win a beautiful drape and more freedom of movement. The Cotte has long and narrow sleeves with tab and take a riding Geren in the middle slot. The Cotte was either alone or with an upper garment - worn Bliaut, Surcot or Sucenie.

Bliaut - as a special feature was the excessive length in the waist, creating a special folds formed.

Surcot - originally has long sleeves, can have a train that can have sleeves down various forms, often very wide.

Sucenie - a sleeveless Surcot.

Pants - the pants were completely eliminated, there were only chaps used (a kind of stockings, very tight trousers, with or without foot).

Mantle - typical mantle is a circle cloak - Tasselmantel with Tasselschnüren and Tasseln