Women’s Garb, Piece by Piece

Much of this information applies to men as well as women.

From the Skin Out

• Don | Underpants
• Çakşir | Trousers
• Gömlek | Shift
  • Detour: The Cut of Extant Gömleks
• Zıbın | Short underjacket
  • Detour: The Perplexing and Obnoxious History of the Zıbın
• Kaftan | Long formal robe
• Yelek, Kürdiye, Çuka, Kürk | Overcoats
• Ferace and Yaşmak | Modesty clothes

Accessories

• Arakiye and All the Trimmings | Hat, veil, hatband, scarves
• Ziynet | Jewelry
• Belts
• Pabuç and Mest | Shoes

Don | Underpants