Trunk Hose (Noun)
Meaning
Puffed breeches of the 16th and 17th centuries usually worn over hose.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The fashion-conscious men of the Renaissance often wore elaborate trunk hose, made from expensive silk or satin, to make a bold statement.
- Trunk hose were typically worn with ornate doublet and cape to demonstrate wealth and status.
- Fashion historians often marvel at the sheer volume of fabric used to create the excessively large trunk hose that characterized men's fashion during the 16th century.
- To balance the effect of his trunk hose, a fashionable young man might wear a tight-fitting jacket or doublet around town.
- Unfortunately, men who wore trunk hose usually found that they could not ride horseback comfortably, due to the bulkiness of these puffed breeches.