What is the history of southern clothing?

Answer by  hahagal (983)

The first known history is in the early 20's when people were making items in order to keep cool from the heat. As time goes by many people where using additional items in order to reflect the heat from the clothing and the sun. As more and more times went southern has been a thing of the past.

Answer by  salsafoodie (3146)

There is no real beginning about southern clothing, however it started around the early 20's since many people where realized how hot the southern area is. This is when lighter patterns are created and lighter colors where develop to repel the hot sunny days of the south. From there the clothing has beloved from there.

Answer by  DackThrombosis (1093)

Southern clothing in the American South? Think thick and hardy clothing for men, clothing that was necessary to protect one's body while working at hard labor on farms and plantations. Women wore hoop skirts with tight corsets underneath. The skirts touched the ground to protect female modesty. Slaves wore threadbare and hand me down clothing.