Vocabulary of Basic Terms for Cataloguing Costume
ICOM International Committee for the Museums and Collections of Costume

Men's Garments
Main Garments
1.1	Covering body above and below waist Suit (Types 1-5)
1.11	Suit (1) three pieces (coat, waistcoat, breeches or trousers)
1.12	Suit (2) two pieces (coat, breeches or trousers)
1.13	Suit (3) two pieces (coat, waistcoat)
1.14	Suit (4) two pieces (jacket or waistcoat, trousers or breeches)
1.15	Suit (5) one piece (combination garment shaped for legs)
1.16	Gown
1.17	Gown more than one piece (i.e. with matching waistcoat)
Note: 1.13 is the only type which appears as an incomplete main garment, needing the addition of trousers or breeches; 1.12 and 1.14 can be complete although the option of a third garment being added (waistcoat 1.12 or coat 1.14) is present.
1.2	Covering body above waist and to knee level
1.21	Coat Coat Frock (18th century) Coat Frock coat (19th century) Coat Jacket Blazer Coat Jacket Cardigan Coat Jacket Shirt Coat Jacket Jerkin
1.22	Waistcoat Waistcoat Doublet
1.23	Pullover Pullover Tee shirt (see Women 1.24)
1.24	Shirt
1.3	Covering body below waist
1.31	Trousers Trousers Pantaloons Trousers Oxford bags
1.32	Breeches Breeches Plus fours Breeches Shorts Breeches Bibbed breeches
1.33	Skirt Kilt