14th c. Linen Backlaced Gown Revival Clothing Company Our cotte simple is a classic underdress of the Middle Ages simple, practical, and elegant in its own way. Worn over linen underwear, it served as everyday clothing for women at Woman in the dress of the beginning of the 14th Century The Dreamstress Young lady female costume of the 14th century, shows a blue tailed dress with hanging sleeves and a birette hair style hat Stock Photo Alamy