WOMEN's HISTORICAL ATTIRE

Appropriate Attire For

Women's Historical Interpretation

And

Re-enactment

Note theses are not repoductions, they are real period garments (1860 through 1890's).

UNDERGARMETS:

Chemise

Corset[over bust or under bust]

Camisole [soft batiste]

Linen Petticoats

Pantaloons [with split legs with lace on legs]

Drawers [cotton knee length with lace on legs]

Bloomers [above knee length linen split legs with lace on legs]

Drawers [Above knee]

Bloomers [very short with lace legs]

DRESSES:

Urban (city) wear

Morning Dresses

Day dresses

Afternoon dresses
Afternoon Tea dresses

Evening Dresses

Rural (country) wear

Simple cotton dresses with aprons
Split skirts for riding

Canvas Pants

SHOES or BOOTS:

Lace up boots [pointed toes, round toes and or square toes]

Slip-on evening slippers [pointed toes]

HATS:

Annie Oakley note style of hat (note bangs)

Calamity Jane note hat and shirt (note short hair, bib front shirt and split skirts)
Various style hats for day and evening wear.