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Dutch Traditional Clothing

Traditional outfit is something that could be used to identifies its origin country. The Netherlands had an unique outfit from head to toe. Starting from the head, traditional dutch woman use something called Dutch cap or bonnet. It usually made or white cotton or lace. Characterized by triangular flaps or wings that turn up on either side. While the man often wear hats, usually a wide-brimmed variety, or flat cap. Droping down to the upper bodies, woman use at least two layers, either a dark undergarment with a decorated vest, or a white undershirt with a dark vest. The first layer is often a loose-fitting shirt with either elbow-length sleeves or full-length sleeves. The outer layer is either a close-fitting vest, often embroidered or printed with coloured patterns, or a tunic that would reach down to cover the skirt. Men wear loose-fitting shirts, usually white or navy blues, fastened in the front with a double row of brass buttons. On top they don a vest or suspenders. And for the unders, women use two layers of skirt. While the man wear dark, loose-fitting trousers that are either knee-length or ankle-length. For the footwear both man and woman use hand-carved wooden clog(klompen) with thick wool socks.