Phwoar There's much more a Vagrant Story-esque feel to that one.

Looking at in-game Basch's potholder, it seems like a piece of padding for that lone spaulder he's got on his left shoulder. Which could make Basch the first-ever FF character to acknowledge the importance of not simply strapping steel plate onto bare skin. I weep for Ashe's arms and legs sometimes...

Though I'm probably a bit spoiled through my experience with historical clothing, armour and combat.

:edit: Apparently this is some of Yoshida's actual artwork for Ashe and Basch. Interesting.