Civil War Clothing

Clothing in the colonial times was like a badge, it reflected peoples social status. Early American elites were very class conscious; they wanted everyone to know they were in charge and made sure everyone understood their place in society. Upper class men would wear custom clothing that was very fine and it visibly showed that they were rich and that they needed to be treated like a

During Colonial America (1600-1650), there were obvious European influences since all the settlers had just sailed to America from Europe and brought their clothing with them. This fashion of this period is characterized by the disappearance of the ruffles around the neckline and hose on men. The settlers’ clothing was very simple with basic patterns, cuts, and colors while they always covered the entire body. The silhouette, which was essentially close to the body with tight sleeves and a low, pointed waist, was popular to around 1615, and gradually softened and broadened. Sleeves became very full, and in the 1620s and 1630s were often paned or slashed to show the voluminous sleeves of the shirt or chemise beneath.

For the past hundred years the need for clothing increased since the number of people of keeps growing. As the years go on, producers must find new ways to produce more clothing to make more profit and keep up with demand. Before people would either have to ride all the way into town to have tailors make their clothes, or have someone at home make the clothing for them. But as the years progressed, methods have changed dramatically.

People indulge in clothes shopping every day and often do not consider the changes that occurred throughout time that led to the development of mass produced clothing for both men and women. As a result of the Civil War, the production of clothing shifted from homemade clothing to clothing mass produced in factories. After the Civil War, Urbanization along with new developments, such as advertising and the new, wealthy urban class, increased the demand for mass produced women’s clothing and clothing stores that made clothing readily available.

From 1775-1785 many major things happened. One being the revolutionary war, it was a major piece of that time period. Along with Inventions, core values, new fashions, the economy, and the overall politics of the war. Mens clothing during the revolutionary war wasn't paid as much attention to, because the main focus was on uniforms. Although men who weren't fighting, had the same type of clothes as before the war.

Clothing styles have always had a close connection to developments in clothing creation. The two are inextricably linked by public demand, fabric availability, and the wealth of people to afford them. Even back to the Industrial Revolution and Renaissance, when people began to have more clothing choices, one can see the relationship between what the people need or want and what the manufacturers create.

Fashion is a big part of many people's lives, but it is constantly changing and growing. In the Elizabethan time fashion was very different than it is today. For example trends and materials used have changed. The colors people wore told a lot about who they were, unlike today. Some parts of fashion have stayed pretty constant throughout the years. For example today and then there are known designers around the world. Also fashion still impacts lives greatly. So when looking at fashion throughout the years it is evident that materials, trends, color usage, designers, and the impact on society has greatly changed and is still changing.

Throughout the Civil War, there were many creative advancements, but one that goes unnoticed a lot was the growth of fashion. During the war, fashion, though still quite extravagant, was somewhat more muted. Because there was a war going on, many people had to make sacrifices and save formal wear for going out to somewhere fancy. But even during war, there was still a clear difference between those who had money to wear nice clothes and those who did not, and those who lived in the city versus those who lived in the country. There were many new pieces of fashion developing at the time, especially with women’s clothing.

Many people would not believe that there are so many similarities between modern day fashion and the fashion of the renaissance time period. Many differences may be seen between the two, but the similarities are remarkable. Throughout all of time, clothing has been the major representation of social classes. What people wear has always been the distinguishing factor between the wealthy and the poor classes of both the renaissance and current time period. The evolution from time period to time period has been vast, but the fact that what people wear represents what class they reside in is still very prevalent. From the fabrics, jewels, and accessories, you can still see many similarities from the renaissance time period to the current time

Do you think clothing styles have changed over time? Well, clothes have changed from then to now. There was an apparel called ready-made before the American Civil War. When the clothing was out, the material was very limited back then. The clothing style has changed by having enough material, being made and worn different from today, and can make your own clothing and accessories.

Clothes have changed in the many years of life. We have different materials, different fabrics that can either be cheap or expensive. Back in the 19th century, clothing was much more difficult to find. It wasn’t as simple as slipping on a pair of pants. Back then, people had Ready-made clothing which fit poorly although it was modern and affordable. Finding the perfect outfit was always difficult in the early ages, but now we have the ability to find clothes that

As technology continues to progress fashion evolves right alongside. Before the invention of the tv the way to spread different styles and outfits was through sketches and designs. By this means it would take extended amounts of time to spread ideas of fashion from one place to another. The influence of technology on the fashion industry cannot be overlooked. Fashion is being rapidly offered to consumers at an amazingly fast rate. Nowadays anybody can have anything they want within the reach of a button on a phone or computer screen, fashion is instantaneous. It used to be following style patterns included venturing to the far corners of the planet in a group of 10 to create a

Sewing is an art that I have yet to master. As a Fashion Merchandising major, it is better to be safe than sorry. Meaning, the more crafting skills you possess, the better. Missing out on career opportunities due to lack of skills is not acceptable for me. I aim to gain vast amounts of knowledge of the creation process of fashion through this project. When people first started to wear clothing, about 60,000 years ago, they did not sew at all. They wrapped themselves in leather and furs to cover up. When people first began living in Central Asia, where the temperatures usually were lower, people wanted stronger clothing. “They began to use sharp pointed sticks or stone tools called awls (pronounced OLLS) to poke holes in their clothes so they could run the cords through the clothes instead of just around them. They used the awls to poke the end of the cord through the holes, too. Both Neanderthals and modern people used awls this way” (K.E. CARR). In the 20th century, sewing machines became more affordable to the working class. Therefore, the demand for sewing patterns increased. Textile industries in Western countries have declined as textile industries compete for cheaper labor in other parts of the globe. According to the U.S. Department of Labor “employment of sewers and tailors is expected to experience little or no change, growing 1 perfect from 2010 to 2020”. Textile workers who apply tasks with sewing machines, or make projects by hand, are still a vital component of

In fact, denim (was originally used by workers in the past and not by the upper or middle class people. They wore denim clothes because of their extended durability, the fabric was extremely strong and perfect for their daily jobs and rough duties, it didn’t wear out easily making it a good fabric for the long run. It was also a fabric that does not need ironing, making it really easy to just put on. Nowadays, denim is very popular among all people of different ages and groups. Also, the consumption of denim in the fashion world now is quite big (4) )

A lot has changed and evolved in the history of fashion since the 1900s. As the century dawned, fashion was an exclusive enterprise, the pursuit of wealth. The average person in society settled for garments that were usually stitched at home. With time, however, networks of neighborhood tailors began to evolve into a retail history and the boom was followed by boutique selling.