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In the 15th century, shifts with trumpet sleeves could also be worn under a short-sleeved cotehardie (a snug-fitting dress or kirtle with lacings or a button closure down the centre front) and were hence meant to be visible as integral part of the outfit

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Fit Design: Straight fit, drapes beautifully, flatters the legs, and suits most body types

The convention grew up around the men's dinner jacket in the 1880s, but for women it has always meant evening dress rather than a fixed uniform, which is exactly why it leaves so much room for doubt