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In the 19th century young boys wore dresses just like their sisters. These dresses could be quite elaborate. As boys grew older some differences were made on the dresses such as less lace and frilly applique. When boys reached the ages between 2 and 7 they were either kept in dresses or put in kilts. Kilts are frock like garments which looked like girlish dresses compared to suits with boyish jackets, or frock like jackets worn over long trousers. Boys also wore frocks with knee-length or below the knee pants. When boys went outside they wore hats. The most common style of the hat was the broad-brimmed sailor hat with a ribbon dangling down the back. |
