Title: Clothing and Fashion in the 13 Colonies - The 13 Colonies for Kids
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For Kids
Clothing in the New England Colonies:
Explore Fashion in the 13 Colonies
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Content: Their pants reached only to the knee. Their socks were long and woolen. They wore a sleeveless jacket. ( Sometimes they wore a padded jacket with sleeves, especially in colder weather.) They wore plain leather shoes, wide brimmed hats, and coats or capes for protection from cold or rain. Shirts were white. The rest of their clothes were typically brown or black. Women's Clothing: As women dressed, first they put on a long loose dress. Sometimes the sleeves were removable and tied on.