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: 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. Stays were considered undergarments and generally were not seen. However, while at home during hot weather, some women did remove their outer garments and work in stays. Stays can be expensive if you buy them from someone else, but are the main underpinning for women and they are the only way to achieve a proper 18th century shape. It is best to have stays custom fitted to your body so that they will be comfortable. Poorly fitting stays can be very uncomfortable.