Quartermaster James Posted May 21, 2008 Posted May 21, 2008 I recently read that slops were worn over breeches, to protect them. Previously I had understood slops to be an alternative to breeches. Which is correct?
Iron Hand Posted May 21, 2008 Posted May 21, 2008 .... I read that as well.....Makes sense, but sounds kinda bulky...I'm constantly snaggin' me slops on tools around camp and such,but I'm a short Fat pirate.....Hope somebody knows the correct answer to this one....Can't imagine wearing both breeches and slops together...Less it's real cold......IH Iron Hand's Plunder Purveyor of Quality Goodes of questionable origins
Quartermaster James Posted May 21, 2008 Author Posted May 21, 2008 My thoughts indeed! Stockings, breeches, slops, drawers, that's a lot of cloth! While we're at it, stockings with slops? I've seen it in pictures. Does that imply there were also breeches beneath? ---------------------------------------- Just noticed this be my 108th post - woo hoo!
Red Cat Jenny Posted May 22, 2008 Posted May 22, 2008 Quartermaster James..woohoo 108 posts! On this question.. I believe breeches at least for sailors were more prevalent a little later on, though they did exist in the GaOP (The drop front style being mostly post GaOP. Location (regional weather) I am sure has some to do with it as well. I also believe breeches were more land based and "Sailor's slops" obviously shipboard. However, I have heard them referred to as "Outer Breeches aka "Slops" Man's Outer Breeches "Slops" 1750-1820 A protective garment used by sailors (even pirates), fishermen, farmers and field workers. Side pocket slits to reach breeches pockets. Center front opening without fly buttons. Laced vent in back of waistband I'm sure our experts will sound in on this. Please correct me if Im off the mark. Some days even my lucky rocketship underpants won't help.... Her reputation was her livelihood. I'm a pirate, love. By nature and by choice! My inner voice sometimes has an accent! My wont? A delicious rip in time...
Black Hearted Pearl Posted May 22, 2008 Posted May 22, 2008 Slops over breeches...yes....when reasonable. If you're out in the North Atlantic and freezing your ar$e off, layers make sense. Hence, slops would have been worn over breeches. If you're in the blue waters of the Spanish Main, slops only makes sense. Sailor isn't anything, but practical first. It's the ship's officers who must appear impervious. ~Black Hearted Pearl The optimist expects the wind. The pessimist complains about the wind. The realist adjusts the sails.
Silkie McDonough Posted May 22, 2008 Posted May 22, 2008 Stockings, breeches, slops, drawers, that's a lot of cloth! Not on topic but just a thought ...A lot of cloth? ...try a chemise, stays, pockets, stockings, bodice, two petticoat's, and a mantua!
Quartermaster James Posted May 22, 2008 Author Posted May 22, 2008 Don't look at me! I never suggested that costume! In fact, if you check the record, I believe you will find I have most consistently advocated radical reduction of ladies' attire. You see, I'm always thinking of the ladies' interests...
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