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German traditional clothing


Every country has its own language and its own history. But there is much more than this: Every country even has its own clothing. For example there is the German traditional clothing: German people are well-known for their clothes and many foreigners only think of German people in "Tracht". But German traditional clothing depends on the geographic area. There is not only one way of German clothing, there are many styles. For example German traditional clothes in Bavaria are lederhosen and dirndl, but in the Black Forest theres also kind of "Tracht" which deviates from the Bavarian style. But dirndls and dirndl-style dresses are popular in many parts of Germany and can be considered as an important part of German traditional clothing.

http://www.oktoberfest-dirndl-shop.co.uk/german-traditional-clothing

Full List of cloths-check the down link..

Traditional German Clothing for Men
There is a difference between clothes worn daily and what is worn as part of one's heritage and tradition. National costumes or dresses vary from country to country and even regionally, with different styles being adopted in different areas of the same country. Scroll below to learn which clothes make up traditional menswear in the European nation of Germany.
Read more at Buzzle: http://www.buzzle.com/articles/traditional-german-clothing-for-men.html

http://www.buzzle.com/articles/traditional-german-clothing-for-men.html

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koyeli can't find any graphics for academics..
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if you like this then tell me..have more this kind of dolls..😊
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Guys everyone check page one.. it is not only the dress but why is it designed like that we need to find... get stuffs only from wiki... check page one for informations...
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Something like this I want for all those regions we are doing

Historic events, since 1870, have coined a picture of the Alsatian girl wearing a big bow, which became a national symbol.

After the 1870 and 1940 wars many Alsatians left there country for other French provinces. Now they are back home... and in the July 14th parade, Alsatian costumes are in the first rank.

Woman Costume

Shirts : are being worn since the 17th century, first linen, then cotton, trimmed with a narrow ruff and a slight low neckline. In the 18th century the sleeves are long and puffed out, tied at the end by ribbons.

Ruff : The ruff worn by the women can be squared or rounded according to the places, edged by the same lace as the shirt.

Skirts : The skirt's length color and decoration depend on religious beliefs. First bicolor, then, since 1830, only one shade.
For the Protestants : the skirt is half long, hemmed by a velvet ribbon. Color : green, purple, brown, blue, even red.
For the Catholics : the skirt is long, hemmed by black velvet, no ribbon. Color : madder red for girls. The wives and the aged wore deep colored skirts, but never green.

Corselet : often in precious material, is laced in front, fastened by a hook or tied by a silk ribbon.

False shirt front : worn behind the laces of the corselet. It is lavishly adorned with ribbons, colored glasses or sequins. The seamstresses made often real masterpieces. The false shirt front was and is always a spot to hide treasures : love letters, poetries, lace handkerchiefs... and rosemary sprigs to avoid sleeping during the offices.

Apron : In all the Alsatian costumes, first in white linen. Since 1800, in silk, satin, flowered or striped taffeta. It is maintained tight round the waist by two ribbons which cross in the back and fastened on the front with a big bow. The apron of the rich peasant girls, looking for a bride groom, was tied by a big cord which numerous knots showing the number of land included in the dowry.

Stockings : are white, knitted with different and decorative stitches, under the short skirts, they made the dancing girl's legs beautiful during the"Messti" (Popular feasts). The stockings were knitted at the evening gatherings. The kids learnt at school how to knit the most difficult stitches. Nowadays the stockings are mostly machine made.

Shoes : First "Louis XV" shoes with little bows. Then "Empire" shoes, nearly without heels. Ballerina shoes (1870) specially worn with short skirt. Small boots or ordinary shoes with laces when the skirts got longer.

Shawl : First it was worn only to keep warm. Later it became one of the nicest part of the Alsatian costume. Tied or crossed, in silk with long fringes often embroidered. It may be with flower design, striped or checked.

Underwear : The country women did not wear panties under their large skirt, but many petticoats, embroidered, red, purple colored... Now the petticoats are in cotton with lace ... and so are the panties.

Headdress : changes with the years. First white or colored head scarf. The famous black bow appears in 1800. This bow grows with the years (1 meter large in 1900). The ribbons to make the bow are black for the girls, the brides and the protestant widows. Red or multicolored for the catholic girls.

Man Costume



Shirt : comes from the long linen or cotton shirt worn by peasants. First stiff collar, then soft collar. The sleeves are long and pleated.

Pants : First "culottes" and gaiters coming from the Revolution era, then long and tight, black, blue, green woolen trousers opened on each leg and buttoned in some villages. Today the pants are larger.

Shoes : First leather boots. Then shoes with buckle worn with hand knitted white socks. Finally laced shoes with large heels.

Vest (Waistcoat) : The principal part of the man costume, coming from the bloody peasant war of the 16th century. In that time it was only a piece of red material worn on the breast by countrymen. Since 1780, this piece has become a vest with many buttons. Young people wore a red vest, older one liked better dark colored vest.

Hat : Different types.
19th century : black felt with large brims, hand knitted bonnet. Fur hat (polecat or marten fur), black felt hat with a not so large brim and a flat crown. This last hat is still worn.

The description of the Alsatian Costume, I just made is the one of the dress well known and often used in Folk groups. But Alsace is a big province and in certain parts of the region the costume changes. So the one from the "Munster" valley has other characteristics. Even if my pages are in French, go and see the pictures, you will discover the different Alsatian costumes.

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Highland dress (Scotland)

The term highland dress describes the traditional dress of Scotland. It is often characterised by tartan (plaid in North America) patterns in some form.

Male highland dress includes kilt (or trews), sporran, sgian dubh and ghillies. Ghillies, or ghillie brogues, are traditional thick soled shoes with no tongues and long laces. The laces are wrapped around and tied above the wearer's ankles so that the shoes do not get pulled off in mud. The shoes lack tongues so the wearer's feet can dry more quickly in typically damp Scottish weather. The ghillie brogue is named after the ghillie, the traditional Scottish gamekeeper and outdoorsman.

Female highland dress includes women's shoes, also called ghillies, that are tied in the same way but have thin soles for indoor wear and dancing. Traditionally, women and girls do not wear kilts but may wear ankle-length tartan skirts. A tartan sash or shawl may also be worn. Women may also wear dress tartans which are modified versions which include white in place of a more prominent colour.


History


In 1618, a poet from London, John Taylor described the costume of Scottish aristocrats, lairds, and their followers and servants, dressed for hunting at Braemar. In August and September, all classes dressed in the same fashion by custom, as if equals. This included tartan stockings and jerkins, with garters of twisted straw, and a finer plaid mantle round their shoulders. They had knotted handkerchiefs at their necks and wore blue caps. Taylor said the tartan was "warm stuff of diverse colours."[1]

Piper playing the Great Highland Bagpipes, in traditional Scottish piper's uniform.[b]

Near the end of the seventeenth century, Martin Martin gave a description of traditional women's clothing in the Western Islands, thearisaid with its brooches and buckles.


Morning dress[edit source]

The morning suit version of Highland dress consists of:

  • Black (or charcoal) semi-formal kilt jacket in superfine wool or barathea; Argyll-, Crail-, and Braemar-style jackets are suitable
  • Five- or six-button waistcoat in black, grey, putty, or tartan
  • kilt
  • White shirt with turndown collar, French cuffs, and cufflinks
  • Tie in a single colour
  • Black brogues
  • Tartan, argyle, diced, or dark hose (white and off-white hose should be avoided)
  • Flashes or garter ties
  • Day Dress sporran. These have less intricate designs and are often black leather. However a full dress sporran is not considered inappropriate
  • Day Dress sgian dubh. Again less intricate than a full dress one, these are typically made of horn or antler.
  • Dirk

Black tie[edit source]

Highland Dress advertisement, 1957

Traditionally, black tie Scots Highland dress comprises:

  • Black barathea jacket with silver buttons"Regulation Doublet, Prince Charlie (coatee), Brian Boru, Braemar, Argyll, and black mess jackets are suitable. There is some contention about whether the Duke of Montrose and Sheriffmuir doublets are too formal for black-tie occasions.
  • Matching or tartan waistcoat
  • kilt
  • White shirt with shirt studs, French or barrel cuffs, and a turn-down collar (wing collars are reserved for white tiein most locales)
  • Black bow tie or white lace jabot
  • Evening dress brogues
  • Full-dress kilt hose (diced or tartan) (Off-white hose are often seen but are deplored by some, such as the lateDavid Lumsden of Cushnie[4])
  • Silk flashes or garter ties
  • dress sporran with silver chain
  • Black, silver-mounted sgian dubh
  • Dirk (optional)
  • Highland bonnet with crest badge (only suitable out of doors)[5]

White tie[edit source]

The traditional[dubious " discuss] white-tie version of Highland dress consists of:

  • Formal kilt doublet in barathea or velvet" the regulation doublet, Montrose doublet, Sheriffmuir doublet, and Kenmore doublet are suitable in a variety of colours. Velvet is considered to be a more formal material. The Prince Charlie (coatee) is considered to be less formal, although when introduced it was to be worn with a White lace jabot. Tartan jackets are also seen.
  • Waistcoat in white marcella, tartan (usually to match the kilt), red, or the same material as the doublet; no waistcoat is worn with the Kenmore doublet
  • kilt with formal kilt pin
  • White stiff-front shirt with wing collar and white, gold, or silver studs and cufflinks for the regulation doublet, or a white formal shirt and optional lace cuffs for the Montrose, Sheriffmuir, and Kenmore doublets
  • White lace jabot; a black silk or white marcella bow tie may be worn in place of the jabot with the regulation doublet (highland wear often includes a black bow tie even at white-tie events)
  • Black formal shoes or black buckle brogues
  • tartan or diced kilt hose
  • Silk garter flashes or garter ties
  • Silver-mounted sporran in fur, sealskin, or hair with a silver chain belt
  • Black, silver-mounted, and jeweled sgian dubh
  • Short belted plaid with silver plaid brooch (optional)
  • Scottish Dirk (optional)
  • Highland bonnet with badge (only worn out of doors)[6]

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