Hose (clothing)

Since the 13th century, hose were already known to have been worn in Europe; these were tights that stretch from waist to feet.

The outline of the legs were conspicuously shown, with the groin area sometimes covered by a material called a codpiece.

However, unlike modern tights, these hose were not elastic; they were held firm while laced to the doublet and tied from small holes.

These early hose were footed, in the manner of modern tights, and were open from the crotch to the leg.

A pansied slop is a round hose characterized by the addition of a layer of panes, or strips of fabric running from the waistband to the leg band.