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'''Nortan clothing''' refers to the modern and traditional clothing attire worn in [[Great Nortend]], not just in Nortend. Nortan clothing is generally quite similar to western clothing; however, it is a distinct branch and unlike the relatively homogenised fashions of the western world, retains a unique appearance.
[[File:GNLadyClothing.png|thumb|right|200px|A country labouress in traditional habit.]]'''Nortan clothing''', or '''Nortch clothing''' refers to the modern and traditional clothing attire worn in [[Great Nortend]], not just in Nortend. Nortan clothing is generally quite similar to {{wp|Wester dress codes|Western clothing}}; however, it is a distinct variety and unlike the relatively homogenised fashions of the western world, retains a unique appearance.


The costumes as worn by the lower classes of rural Great Nortend varies greatly between localities and employment. A normal working costume for general labourers may include:
==Labouring class==
* A linen shirt or smock. This usually has a detachable soft collar and is sometimes tied with a woollen necktie.
The costumes as worn by the labouring classes of rural Great Nortend varies greatly between localities and employment in details, but generally the archetypical labourer's dress is described below.
* Underlinens.
====Men====
* Woollen trousers or wool-lined leather trousers. Usually twill in various colours, but usually browns or dark blues and reds.
A normal working costume for general male labourers may include:
* Braces.
* A linen shirt or smock. This usually has a detachable soft collar and is often closed with a woollen necktie.
* A woollen coat. Usually twill, 'sack like', and single breasted with notched labels in various colours, as per trousers. Often has a contrasting collar in a corduroy or similar.  
* Under-linens.
* A hat, such as a woollen flat cap, a felted bonnet or a straw hat in summer. In subdued colours.
* A pair of woollen trousers or wool-lined leather trousers. Usually browns or dark blues and greens.
* Woollen socks.
* A pair of braces.
* Laced leather shoes or wooden soled clogs with laced leather uppers.  
* A woollen coat. Usually 'sack like', and single breasted with notched labels in various colours, as per trousers. Often has a contrasting collar in a corduroy, felt or similar.  
For women, more decorative clothing is worn.
* A hat, such as a woollen flat cap or a felted bonnet in subdued colours, or a straw hat in summer in the countryside.
* Woollen knee-length socks.
* Laced leather boots or wooden soled clogs with laced leather uppers.  
====Women====
For women, clothing is often more colourful.
* A linen smock or chemise.
* A linen smock or chemise.
* Woollen or linen covered stays. They are generally not boned or only minimally boned, and used to support the body.
* Bodice with minimal boning to support the chest.
* Any number of of linen or woollen petticoats.
* Woollen or linsey-woollsey short-gown.
* A woollen or linsey-woolley skirt.  
* A number of of linen or woollen petticoats.
* A woollen or linsey-woolley bed gown. This usually matches the skirt if made of linsey-woolley.
* A woollen or linsey-woollsey skirt.  
* A linen blouse. Typically with a rounded detachable collar.
* An apron.
* A woollen shawl, which is wrapped around the shoulders and fastened in the front.
* A woollen or linen shawl, which is wrapped around the shoulders and fastened in the front.
* A linen bonnet, which covers the hair, sometimes with a straw hat in summer.
* A linen or woollen bonnet, which covers the hair, and a straw hat in summer in the countryside.
* Woollen stockings.
* Woollen stockings, tied with a ribbon.
* Buckled leather shoes or wooden soled clogs with leather uppers.
* Buckled leather shoes or wooden soled clogs with buckled leather uppers.


Typically, clothing is locally made by local tailors or clothiers, or at home. Home-spun linens and woollens may be used to reduce costs.  
==Middle class==
The middle class of Great Nortend generally wear what would be considered traditional 20th century day dress. Though cotton garments are worn, fine linen is generally preferred as it is considered patriotic.
====Men====
* A fine linen shirt, with a starched detachable collar.
* Under-linens.
* A woollen lounge suit.
* A silk or sometimes, woollen, tie
* A pair of braces
* A felt hat, such as a Pickwell hat or a round hat, or a straw boater in summer.
* Silk or woollen knee-length socks
* Laced leather boots
====Women====
* A fine linen smock or chemise.
* A pair of stays, to support the chest.
* A fine linen blouse, with detachable collar often in lace or tied up with a ribbon.
* A woollen jacket.
* A number of fine linen, cotton or woollen petticoats.
* A woollen skirt.
* Often, a silk or woollen belt or sash.
* A woollen, a felt or silk bonnet or hat, or a straw hat in summer.
* Silk stockings, tied with a ribbon.
* Buckled leather shoes.


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Revision as of 14:01, 13 August 2019

A country labouress in traditional habit.

Nortan clothing, or Nortch clothing refers to the modern and traditional clothing attire worn in Great Nortend, not just in Nortend. Nortan clothing is generally quite similar to Western clothing; however, it is a distinct variety and unlike the relatively homogenised fashions of the western world, retains a unique appearance.

Labouring class

The costumes as worn by the labouring classes of rural Great Nortend varies greatly between localities and employment in details, but generally the archetypical labourer's dress is described below.

Men

A normal working costume for general male labourers may include:

  • A linen shirt or smock. This usually has a detachable soft collar and is often closed with a woollen necktie.
  • Under-linens.
  • A pair of woollen trousers or wool-lined leather trousers. Usually browns or dark blues and greens.
  • A pair of braces.
  • A woollen coat. Usually 'sack like', and single breasted with notched labels in various colours, as per trousers. Often has a contrasting collar in a corduroy, felt or similar.
  • A hat, such as a woollen flat cap or a felted bonnet in subdued colours, or a straw hat in summer in the countryside.
  • Woollen knee-length socks.
  • Laced leather boots or wooden soled clogs with laced leather uppers.

Women

For women, clothing is often more colourful.

  • A linen smock or chemise.
  • Bodice with minimal boning to support the chest.
  • Woollen or linsey-woollsey short-gown.
  • A number of of linen or woollen petticoats.
  • A woollen or linsey-woollsey skirt.
  • An apron.
  • A woollen or linen shawl, which is wrapped around the shoulders and fastened in the front.
  • A linen or woollen bonnet, which covers the hair, and a straw hat in summer in the countryside.
  • Woollen stockings, tied with a ribbon.
  • Buckled leather shoes or wooden soled clogs with buckled leather uppers.

Middle class

The middle class of Great Nortend generally wear what would be considered traditional 20th century day dress. Though cotton garments are worn, fine linen is generally preferred as it is considered patriotic.

Men

  • A fine linen shirt, with a starched detachable collar.
  • Under-linens.
  • A woollen lounge suit.
  • A silk or sometimes, woollen, tie
  • A pair of braces
  • A felt hat, such as a Pickwell hat or a round hat, or a straw boater in summer.
  • Silk or woollen knee-length socks
  • Laced leather boots

Women

  • A fine linen smock or chemise.
  • A pair of stays, to support the chest.
  • A fine linen blouse, with detachable collar often in lace or tied up with a ribbon.
  • A woollen jacket.
  • A number of fine linen, cotton or woollen petticoats.
  • A woollen skirt.
  • Often, a silk or woollen belt or sash.
  • A woollen, a felt or silk bonnet or hat, or a straw hat in summer.
  • Silk stockings, tied with a ribbon.
  • Buckled leather shoes.

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