Women covered skirts with aprons or petticoats for warmth and protection from the elements. On top, most women wore jackets or blouses, and occasionally bodices. Women, like men, wore long socks to keep their feet and legs warm. Men, women and children wore clogs on their feet for daily use; men dressed nicely in leather boots, while women switched to decorated leather shoes for going out. Men dressed daily in trousers and breeches. They sported knee-high stockings, designed for warmth and comfort. Men wore several layers of shirts beneath warm, thick coats. Women added special embroidered patterns and decorations to outermost layers of clothing. Similarly, men fit silver buttons on their jackets. Those decorative details indicated region of residence and socioeconomic status