Nortish dress codes

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 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.