Title: Clothing and Fashion in the 13 Colonies - The 13 Colonies for Kids
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Clothing in the New England Colonies:
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Clothing in the New England Colonies: The Quakers and the Puritans believed that everything should be plain. Back in England, women's clothing at the time was very fancy, with gowns made out of velvets and satins, decorated with lace and frills and buttons and bows. Men's clothing was also fancy with buckles and buttons and even fans. These early colonists wanted nothing to do with fancy and frill because it reminded me of the very rules and customs and beliefs they had left England to escape. There was another reason for simple clothing. Except for the very rich, for the most part, people made their own clothes so clothes had to be simple, warm, and sturdy. Men's Clothing: Men's clothing was made from wool, leather, and linen. The men wore loose linen shirts.