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

Content: Wealthier women would wear fine silk gowns with lots of lace and decorations. Shoes - Women wore a variety of shoes. They were often made from leather, woven cloth, or even silk. They were made with and without heels. Other Clothing Items
Woman in apron
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Sleeve ruffles - To dress up a gown, ruffles were often attached to the sleeves. Muffs - Muffs were used to keep a lady's hands warm in the cold. They were generally padded with feathers or covered with fur. Mittens - Gloves or mittens were often worn in all types of weather. They covered from the elbow down to the hands with the fingers usually exposed. Cloak - A heavy wool cloak was worn in cold weather.