These are some typical outfits to give you some ideas:
Boys
Shirts were worn loose.
Plain colors were common, but stripes or plaids were also used. Wear
shirts with long or short sleeves and a collar.
Trousers (pants) were also worn
loose. Heavy cotton, corduroy and canvas pants or overalls are good
choices. Colors included blue, black, gray, browns, especially beige and
tan.
Open front vest
Suspenders: Pants were held up by
suspenders that were buttoned on the outside of the waistband and crossed in
the back.
Hats: Everyday hats
ranged from pilot caps, straw hats, or wide brimmed low felt hats.
Girls
Dress or Skirt
Young girls wore simple cotton dresses or skirts to about
mid-calf or to just above the ankle. Dresses and blouses had sleeves.
White or coloured cotton apron
Shawl
sunbonnet
Hairstyles: A center part is very common. Chin to shoulder length bobs or long hair worn in three-strand braids were both typical girls’ styles.
Please do not be concerned about creating a totally authentic pioneer costume. Students may dress up as much as you can manage. Have fun!!!
Also, students may bring their lunches in pails just like the pioneer children
Thank you for your continuing support.
Mrs. Tudjan
UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday: Wear your formal uniform
Wednesday: Pioneer Day (dress like a pioneer)
Friday: Bring your homework/spelling test
Sports Day
(wear blue in your casual clothes, as we are the blue team)
You may also want to wear:
- a hat
- suncreen
- off
- raincoat
- sunglasses
