Does England have a national costume/ national dress?

Question

Don't think it does, does it?

Any suggestions? Something traditional? Something that might reflect modern England?

First person to say 'burkha' gets a virtual slap...

Answer 1

hoody tops scruffy jeans including scruffy : people:

Answer 2

Here is a delightful insight into current English national dress......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fM1Y8KTyz...

http://guestofaguest.com/wp-content/uplo...

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/156/38994...

http://uk.geocities.com/allchavsshoulddi...

Answer 3

It dosn't. Some people think of Morris Dancers, but it isn't really.

It would have to be traditional, if there was to be one. I've never heard of a modern styled naional costume. They're always historical.

Answer 4

Morris dancer costumes are quite fetching, & very traditional.

Answer 5

Officially we dont have one: Maybe

Morris Dancers

Pearly Kings

Beefeaters

Household Cavalry

Answer 6

England doesn't have its own costume unlike Wales and Scotland.

I like the Morris Dancers costume too

Answer 7

Because the UK is geographically split into three, we don't have a national costume.

Each location have their own costume,  Scotland / Wales have their traditional and England is normally based on location.

For example, in London, the Pearly Kings/Queens, bowler hats, Northerners, are depicted wearing cloth-caps, and clogs or Minors gear,(which is based on the early 1800/1900's history), the regions of Norfolk etc, could be rural ie farmers, (smocks/beanie-hats)..

For a modern take...In England, I guess we're virtually all the same today, dress wise..but I'd go with the 'Pearly's' for authenticity, for the original English costume of our time.

Caramac x

Answer 8

I'm with stupid T-shirts pointing both ways.

Answer 9

Well, there's the morris dancing outfits, ...

... and then there's what the 16-year old ladies wear in Manchester around 10 pm (it's very short, but it looks good).

Answer 10

Straight away, the costumes that Morris dancers wear came to mind for me. I'd say that was traditional.

Answer 11

I would say the Burka it seems we have too many muslims in this country and they are everywhere!

Answer 12

No we don`t have a national costume, we don`t need one as we are recognised throughout the World... we have mug tattooed across our foreheads...lol

However if I were to choose one it would be a Union Jack knotted handkerchief on the head and sandals with socks he! he!

Answer 13

shell suit

Answer 14

Probably the Morris Dancers costume.   Breeches with bells circling the knees, funny hats, clogs and they also wave little hankies.  So sweet.

Answer 15

The suit. It is plain but a lot of people were it world wide now . But it originates from England. It is modern. The fact that the rest of the world wear it shows what a practical piece of clothing it is. It is extensively use in the city & is regarded as the norm. The only trouble for England as with a lot of English traditions that are adopted is it dilutes England's identity.

Answer 16

Prob the England Football Strip... or anything Union Jack... as that seems to be what alot of English Folk choose to wear whilst abroad to represent themselves!

Although you could dress as Brittania...

Answer 17

I could really do with a virtual slap so im going to say........burkha.....

Edit; i enjoyed that slap TOO much !

Answer 18

i don't think soooooooooo!!!!!!

Answer 19

No modern dress unless it was a mini that shows your undies and a top that is made of the Union Jack other than that what about a dress like that worn by Nell Gywn?

Answer 20

Burkha, lol!

Answer 21

Ballet tights.

Answer 22

Pearly king and queen, if you're a londoner. A flat cap and a ferret if you're a yorkshire chap.

Answer 23

It actually has quite a lot. They're just more regional and stereotypical rather than for a whole country.

Think the stereotypical top hat n tails, the flat caps, etc etc

Answer 24

shellsuit!