Puritan Life
Dress
Color
Accessories
Hats were quite the philanthropy of the century. Ranging from Tall hats to floppy hats to small caps or veils. Some believed if it had a buckle or father, it was even better.
Ladies: Ladies hats consisted of tucked buns under tall, felt hats, much like their male counterparts. A housewife of the century kept her hair out of the way with a lace bonnet tied under her chin, and kept her skin from being exposed in the sun with a veil.
Decoration
Due to the Puritan quest for modesty, simplicity, and ornamentation of the soul rather than the body, Puritans used little embellishment in their clothing. The lace, ruffles, bows, etc. that were common in Europe were not included in Puritan fashion.
Hair Styles
During the 17th Century, hair became a controversial issue. Men's hair was often to the ears or shoulder which was relatively short, in comparison to previous eras. Ladies hair was very similar, however, it was trimmed to about shoulder length. This appalled the Puritan men, so the Puritan women were demanded to grow their hair out long and hide it under a cap as a token of modesty.
Bibliography
"Shedding Light on a Dark Era." The Pragmatic Costumer. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Mar. 2014.
"Puritan Life." ushistory.org. Independence Hall Association, n.d. Web. 17 Mar. 2014.