surcotte isabella blueThe surcotte, originally worn as an overgarment by men, became increasingly popular among women from the 13th century onwards. The garment is meant to be worn over another piece of clothing. Wide, sleeveless surcottes were worn by the working class, while narrow surcottes were favored by the aristocracy. Narrow surcottes like this one appeared in the 14th century and were sometimes considered controversial. This type of surcotte emerged during a