In this post, I want to discuss women's clothing in the Civil War.
Since the beginning of mankind, women have been mindful of their appearance. Think about it: The moment Eve realized she was naked, she had to dress herself with the first thing she found! Every girl and woman since has been the same way. Admit it, ladies: You checked your appearance in the mirror this morning. Ladies living around the Civil War were just as picky; though they had a whole standard of dressing to seem presentable. They had an entire system of garments to complete one outfit, and, complicated as it was, they felt naked when lacking one petticoat.
