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

Content: 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. The waistcoat could be plain or decorated with items such as lace, embroidery, and tassels. Coat - The coat was worn over the waistcoat. The coat was a long-sleeved heavier item. There were different length coats. Some were shorter and close-fitting while others were much longer reaching well past the knees.