Clothing of the 1600's in Boston Massachusetts

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In the 1600's there were many factors that set men apart from the women, such as different occupations or form of entertainment. One significant part was the clothing which defined the women and men of society at the time. Typically the women's clothing were very plain and conservative due to the strong belief of religion. The women would usually wear shifts or jackets as everyday clothing. At the time of work they would wear aprons around their waist. It was also very common among the lower class women to wear caps as an everyday accessory. They would be placed on the head and wrapped around the chin. Clothing worn by upper class women would tend to be bodices, also know as corsets, with wide skirts that were supported by hip bolsters. The under-bodice was a laced band around the ribs, reaching to just under the bust, and supported by shoulder straps. A tightly tucked shirt kept the breasts secure in this outfit, otherwise exposed. As for footwear the women wore stockings and mules. Mules are backless shoes with leather vamp set into a wooden sole. With the mules they would wear colored stockings which actually happened to be a trend at the time.

The men wore padded doublets and short padded breeches. They also wore jackets made of linen fastened with ribbons with lace and linen collars which were considered fashionable. For footwear they wore latchet shoes with long stockings.