The cote hardie is known as the first tailored garment and was worn by both men and women around Medieval times. It was a "close-fitting Medieval tunic worn in two lengths: by men covering the buttocks and belted around the hips; worn full-length by women and often unbelted." These garments are characterized by a row of buttons down the center front or center back and also along the sleeves. This was not found in my research, but I speculate the modern day vest evolved from the cote hardie. I believe it was a natural progression considering the cote hardie was layered on top of voluminous sleeves,etc.
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