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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[file:Koninklijk_Koetsier_2013_74.JPG|thumb|left]] [[file:Ralph_Earl_-_Elijah_Boardman_-_WGA7452.jpg|thumb|left]] [[file:Knee_Breches_buckles.jpg|thumb|right]] [[image:Henry_Duke_of_Cumberland_by_David_Morier_1765.jpg|thumb|right]] [[image:Horse_riding_in_coca_cola_arena_-_melbourne_show_2005.jpg|thumb|right]] '''Breeches''' are a type of clothing that covers the body from the waist down, with separate coverings for each leg, usually stopping just below the knee. They have been worn by men and boys for centuries and have evolved in style and function over time.<br />
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==History==<br />
Breeches originated in the [[Middle Ages]] and were commonly worn by men in [[Europe]]. They were initially designed for horseback riding and other activities requiring freedom of movement. By the [[Renaissance]], breeches had become a standard part of men's fashion, often made from luxurious fabrics and adorned with elaborate decorations.<br />
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==Types of Breeches==<br />
There are several types of breeches, each serving different purposes and styles:<br />
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* '''[[Knee breeches]]''': These are the most traditional form, ending just below the knee and often fastened with buttons or buckles.<br />
* '''[[Jodhpurs]]''': Originally designed for horseback riding, these breeches are tight-fitting from the waist to the knee and then flare out to accommodate riding boots.<br />
* '''[[Pantaloons]]''': A longer version of breeches that extend to the ankle, popular in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.<br />
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==Materials and Construction==<br />
Breeches have been made from various materials, including [[wool]], [[cotton]], [[silk]], and [[leather]]. The choice of material often depended on the intended use and the wearer's social status. For example, [[aristocrats]] might wear silk breeches for formal occasions, while [[working-class]] men would wear more durable wool or leather breeches.<br />
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==Cultural Significance==<br />
Breeches have played a significant role in various cultures and historical periods. In [[18th-century]] Europe, they were a symbol of the [[aristocracy]] and were often worn with elaborate [[waistcoats]] and [[coats]]. In contrast, during the [[French Revolution]], the [[sans-culottes]] (literally "without breeches") rejected them as a symbol of the old regime.<br />
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==Modern Use==<br />
Today, breeches are primarily worn in specific contexts such as [[equestrian sports]], [[historical reenactments]], and [[theatrical performances]]. They remain an essential part of traditional [[military uniforms]] in some countries.<br />
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==See Also==<br />
* [[Trousers]]<br />
* [[Leggings]]<br />
* [[Knickers (clothing)]]<br />
* [[Fashion history]]<br />
* [[Equestrian clothing]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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==External Links==<br />
{{Commons category|Breeches}}<br />
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[[Category:Clothing]]<br />
[[Category:History of clothing]]<br />
[[Category:Equestrian clothing]]<br />
[[Category:Medieval European costume]]<br />
[[Category:Renaissance fashion]]<br />
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