in pre-midevil times, that was a mens garnment. without the sleeves and a bit linger on the hem. usually worn with another shirt with sleves under it. big floppy bell shaped sleeves if you were the royal few who had other people to do everything for you. and a 'd-cape' to go with if the weather softened. and a belt of chordage from which to hang your pockets.
You’re right they did and fortunately they wore them with knee-length trousers Speaking of the middle-ages, the Sumptuary laws of adornment were interesting in that you could only dress according to you class and if you dressed above your station in life you could face imprisonment Hotwater
