What kinds of clothing did slave women in America wear?

Plain leather shoes and sometimes hats were also included in allotments, while women, reflecting West African traditions, sometimes wore cloth head wraps. To aid in running away, some slaves stole better clothes while others saved money and purchased or, in some instances, earned better attire. MORE. read more

A: African slaves generally wore gender appropriate clothes typical of the period, such as breeches and shirts for men and simple dresses and woolen undergarments for women. The clothes of household slaves were typically of better quality than those of agricultural or plantation slaves, signifying a higher a status. read more

If slaves were hired out, they usually received more clothing at this time; two suits, one pair of shoes, and one blanket. However, this was not a general rule; it could vary from plantation to plantation. read more

It depends on where they lived. Some dressed not much different than their owners, although the materials weren't usually as fine. Some were barely clothed at all. read more