Costumes

The men's basic costume consists of:

Black shoes with silver buckles

White socks

Black breaches

White shirts

Depending on the dance, this basic costume is supplemented with the following

For the Cotswold Morris Dances:

            Multi coloured Forest of Dean Waist coats

            Black top hats with ribbons

            Bell pads


 

For the Flamborough Long Sword

            Fisherman's Smocks

For Ampleforth Long Sword and Mummers Play:

            White trousers

            Green jackets with Gold braid

For the Rapper Sword dances

            Green sashes

 

The ladies costume is based on an 18th century design, with full skirts in natural colours of blue green heather and rust.  A tight fitting bodice is worn over a white blouse. The skirt is covered by a traditional white apron.
The costume is complemented by a white cap and white fichu worn over the shoulders.

                

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