Title: Colonial America for Kids: Men's Clothing
Headings: Colonial America
Colonial America
Men's Clothing

Content: Colonial America for Kids: Men's Clothing


History >> Colonial America
Colonial America
Men's Clothing
Men during colonial times dressed differently than we do today. The clothing they wore everyday would be considered hot, heavy, and uncomfortable for us today. Typical Men's Clothing Items
Here is what a typical man would wear during colonial times. The materials and quality of the items worn would depend on how rich the man was. A Colonial Man by Ducksters
Shirt - The shirt was generally the only undergarment (underwear) that the man would wear. It was usually made of white linen and was fairly long, sometimes covering all the way to the knees. Waistcoat - Over the shirt, the man wore a waistcoat. The waistcoat was a tight-fitting vest. It could be made from cotton, silk, linen, or wool.