On the bit of leg that may be beared, black, opaque knee-highs are worn by the majority of plain woman because black goes with every shade of dress in an unobtrusive way. Men's Apparel A man faces the same stuggles with modesty, simplicity, and non-conformity. Worn by the most conservative groups is the standing collar. The notched standing collar is worn by almost all conservative and most Old Order Mennonites. The V-neck collar is worn by mostly Old Order Amish, and the Straight Standing Collar also enjoys usage by primarily Old Order Amish.
Most plain men wear black broadfall pants with suspenders.
Broadfall pants have no zippers, no back pockets, and are usually made a bit more loosely than convential pants. It may be interesting to note that when fly-front pants were first introduced, they were seen as vulgar. Most plain people still see them as so. The broad-brimmed hat has always been a staple of a plain man's wardrobe. The plain hat has long been a standing symbol of plainness, but also aids in protection from the sun while farming or doing other outdoor duties.