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Early Middle Ages

Men’s underwear, called braies, were loose fitting linen breeches which fastened at the waist with a belt. Lengths varied from knee-length to ankle length and were wrapped close to the leg with gartering.

Survey of Historic Costume 6th Edition, Phyllis G. Tortora and Sara B. Marcketti, Ch. 5 pg. 128

Michelle Wentzel
Fashion Merchandising Major Los Angeles, CA