Basque (clothing)
A basque is a type of jacket, bodice or long corset worn by women. In Victorian fashion, basque means a closely fitted bodice or jacket extending past the waistline over the hips.
From 20th century or later, basque also refers to certain lingerie articles.
Basque (clothing) Media
A basque bodice, from Godey's Lady's Book, January 1857
