How do Amish women dress?
As simply as possible, to blend in with everyone else Amish. Clothes are made with plain fabrics, primarily in dark colors and without ornamentation. Buttons are prohibited; only pins or snaps are used to secure clothing. Women typically wear long sleeves and full skirts covered by an apron. Do the Amish speak another language? Most Amish are actually trilingual. At home, they speak a German dialect called Pennsylvania Dutch; they use High German at their worship services; and they learn English at school. Do the Amish use electricity? Electricity is viewed as a connection to the outside world, so electrical appliances go against the simple Amish way of life. However, in certain instances the Amish do use batteries and generators. Since most of these 12-volt power sources can’t support such modern luxuries as televisions or radios, they’re not considered as inappropriate. The Amish typically rely on gas power to rev up their lanterns, lamps, stoves, refrigerators and water heaters. Do
