Definitions
- A type of padded jacket worn as armor under plate armor during the Middle Ages. - A garment worn by men in the 14th and 15th centuries, similar to a doublet but without sleeves. - A close-fitting vest or jacket worn by men in the 16th century, often made of silk or velvet.
- A close-fitting jacket worn by men in the 16th and 17th centuries, often with a short skirt and sleeves. - A padded jacket worn as armor over a gambeson during the Middle Ages. - A matching set of jacket and breeches worn by men in the 14th and 15th centuries.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are types of jackets worn by men.
- 2Both were worn during the Middle Ages and Renaissance periods.
- 3Both were often made of luxurious fabrics like silk or velvet.
- 4Both were used as armor in some contexts.
- 5Both were close-fitting garments.
What is the difference?
- 1Sleeves: Pourpoints do not have sleeves, while doublets do.
- 2Armor: Pourpoints were worn as armor under plate armor, while doublets were sometimes worn as armor over a gambeson.
- 3Time period: Pourpoints were more commonly worn in the 14th and 15th centuries, while doublets were more popular in the 16th and 17th centuries.
- 4Matching pieces: Doublets were often worn with matching breeches, while pourpoints were not.
- 5Style: Pourpoints were often more padded and quilted than doublets, which were typically more fitted and tailored.
Remember this!
Pourpoint and doublet are both types of jackets worn by men during the Middle Ages and Renaissance periods. However, the main difference between them is that pourpoints do not have sleeves and were often worn as armor under plate armor, while doublets have sleeves and were sometimes worn as armor over a gambeson. Additionally, pourpoints were more commonly worn in the 14th and 15th centuries, while doublets were more popular in the 16th and 17th centuries.
