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How does Mennonite clothing differ from Amish clothing?

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Here are some differences (and keep in mind we're talking about conservative Mennonites, because there are many mainstream Mennonites who dress like society around them): * Amish women and men only wear solid colors. read more

As for the conservative Mennonites vs Amish dress code, the Mennonite men wear “store bought” pants (jeans, slacks, etc.) the Amish men wear home-sewn or homemade pants that do not have zippers, but have a row of buttons at the waist, Amish pants also have no back pockets, only side-pockets. read more

Both Amish Mennonites and Mennonites are Anabaptists. Apart from this they are very different. Where the Amish Mennonites have come to observe very strict and traditional practices the Mennonites have established a reputation of being very strict followers of non violence. read more

Assimilated Mennonites are those who have assimilated, or incorporated, themselves into the culture and wear typical, modern clothing. Traditional Mennonite men generally wear dark, loose slacks with white shirts and particular suit coats. Mennonite women generally wear head coverings and dresses with patterns and designs. read more

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