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Jul 8, 2019 · After World War II, the uniforms became more standard. Everyone started wearing the same jacket, the same color tie and trousers. This was partly because of the cultural milieu: There was a societal focus on patriotism and militarism during the Cold War, and Catholic schools responded by making their uniforms more consistent and distinctive.
Sep 24, 2009 · "Catholic School Uniforms" in the October issue of Catholic Digest, takes a look at the history of the school uniform and its evolution over time. In the early 1960s, only about one half of Catholic schools had uniform policies, according to David L. Brunsma in his book The School Uniform Movement and What It Tells Us About American Education.
Early parish Catholic school uniforms were generally long black skirts, a white blouse and a replaceable collar, and a fitted jacket. Some required girls to attach aprons upon arriving at school and the focus was on simple and functional.
Mar 25, 2016 · In both the late 19th and first half of the 20th centuries, navy or dark cloth skirts or jumpers were paired with a white blouse as well as a tie and collar. While every faith-based school did not require a store-bought uniform, Catholic schools proudly encouraged a unified, neat appearance.
The plaid uniform has been culturally synonymous with Catholic schools. Today, however, uniforms have become less formal, replacing dress shirts for polo shirts emblazoned with the school name or mascot. Sweaters and blazers have given way to sweatshirts in many Catholic schools.
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Sep 9, 2009 · Sister Rachel Beeson, CHM, said during World War II she didn’t have a uniform until seventh or eighth grade. Then when she went to high school there was no uniform. Sister Delphine Vasquez, CHM, went to public school until fifth grade and didn’t wear a uniform.
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May 10, 2014 · Even Catholic school uniforms have changed. In her new book, “Common Threads: A Cultural History of Clothing in American Catholicism,” historian Sally Dwyer-McNulty examines how a...
