The undergarment known as braies are simply nothing more than medieval underwear to a lesser extent they were made of linen and typically are depicted as always being white. All classes of medieval society and culture wore braies from lowly English peasants, to Norman knights, and Spanish royalty. Braies were a bit balky depending the time period they�re in and the length changes as time goes on. 13th century braies were voluminous and extended to the mid calf of the leg. 14th century braies were more or less like boxer style shorts and typically stopped at the knee. 15th century braies were rather close fitting and looked much like a diaper. Presumably there was a drawstring at the front of waist to tie them up and points (laces) were sewn in at the hips and used to attach chausses (leggings). Although braies were typically used in conjunction with chausses they were also worn alone, the comfortable fit of the braies were great for lounging around camp and especially in hot weather (which I can personally testify).
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