Title: Women’s Clothing Guidelines for 18th Century Clothing – New Acquisition Militia
Headings: Women’s Clothing Guidelines for 18th Century Clothing
Women’s Clothing Guidelines for 18th Century Clothing
CLOTH AND STYLE
WOMEN
PEOPLE TO CONTACT FOR HELP WITH CLOTHING:
SUGGESTED PATTERNS MAKERS:
Period Impressions

Content: To hold a hat on the head with ribbon, attach the ribbon to the inside of the crown and tie under chin or behind head. Hat pins were also common for holding the hat on the head. 11. BODICES OR VESTS -There is NO documentation for these garments. According to Sally Queen, a clothing historian, these garments were invented for use at Colonial Williamsburg to affordably clothe large numbers of main interpretors for the Bicentennial. Fortunately, Colonial Williamsburg is no longer using them. 12. JUMPS OR STAYS- Fabrics- strong linen or fustian. Avoid fancy prints and colors. Stays were worn over the shift and under the gown or jacket.