SoWest 70s 80s 90s Brownie Girl Guide Fancy Dress Costume Outfit

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Rainbow Guides | Brownie Guides | Girl Guides | The Senior Sections | The Adult Sections | BGIFC (British Guides in Foreign Countries) | * (Lord Baden-Powell's Role in The Girl Guide Movement (UK) * | * Uniform Through the Years * The second major change as the uniform got a makeover from designer Jeff Banks. The uniform consisted of mix and match items of the following; sweatshirt, jumper, polo shirt, t-shirt, jogging bottoms, skirt and trousers all in bright 'Guide' blue and navy. Badges were worn on a navy sash. The Girlguiding Archive Resource Centre also keep records of uniform catalogues, photographs from unit meetings and camps and recordings of oral histories.

In the 1930s, and through the 1940s, Brownie uniforms stayed the same. This was due to the outbreak of WW2, which limited the production of fabrics, and led to clothes rationing in 1941. ‘Make do and mend’ was a popular slogan during WW2, encouraging people to patch up old clothes to extend how long they could be worn for rather than buying new outfits. Even after the war ended, many people continued to reuse old clothes while the economy recovered. 1930/40s Promise Badge In the 1960s, Brownies promised: “I promise that I will to do my best to do my duty to God and to serve the Queen, to help other people and to keep the Brownie Guide Law”. In the 1930s, Brownies promised: “I promise to do my best to do my duty to God and the King and to help other people everyday, especially those at home”. When Brownies first started, they were in fact called 'Rosebuds.' They didn't have to wear a uniform but girls usually wore a dark blue uniform of a knitted jersey, dark blue skirt and a tam (small hat). They wore a promise badge that Agnes Baden-Powell had designed. Non-uniform items can be worn as casual wear, such as at camps or events, when you are not representing Girlguiding to the general public.I promise that I will do my best, to be true to myself and develop my beliefs, to serve the Queen and my community, to help other people and to keep the Brownie Guide Law”. This uniform was designed by fashion designer, Jeff Banks and included a choice of sweatshirts (yellow or brown), T-shirts (yellow), shorts (brown), culottes (brown) and sweatpants (brown). The Brownies also wore a brown sash, which they would sew their badges on and had the choice of wearing a baseball cap. A new Promise Badge was introduced in 1993, which was a yellow trefoil. As with the 1980s leisure wear and Jeff Banks collection, Ally Capellino’s designs are versatile and practical without sacrificing comfort. Today, Brownies are encouraged to be adventurous and try new things, and their uniform reflects this. Compared to the original 1900s uniform, Brownies have changed a lot, and the uniforms have tried to reflect both the contemporary fashions and the functional requirements of a Girlguiding uniform. 2000s Promise Badge Rainbows wear tabards in six colours of the Rainbow; red,orange, yellow, green, blue and violet, a green cap is optional. When Brownies first started, they were in fact called 'Rosebuds' They didn't have to wear a uniform but girls usually wore a dark blue uniform of a knitted jersey, dark blue skirt and a tam (small hat). They wore a promise badge that Agnes Baden-Powell had designed.

In 2000, top fashion designer Ally Capellino, whose clients include Kate Moss, Sadie Frost and Zoe Ball, revamped the uniform. This was the first time Brownies were fully integrated into the guiding family, and the promise to keep the “Brownie Guide law” reflects this. The Promise Badges also changed to represent the new status of Brownies, with the Brownie Man depicted inside a Guide Trefoil. Made of a silver metal, two versions of this badge were made, the original with the space between the Trefoil and Brownie Man cut out, and a later 1971 revision with the space filled in and the letters “GG” for Girl Guides added. 1980s Uniform Of course there was no Guide uniform in 1908 because there were officially no Girl Guides. However some girls had organized themselves into self led groups and had adapted the Scout uniform for themselves. They wore a long khaki or Lincoln green skirt, khaki blouse, and a khaki brimmed hat.

1930/40s Promise Badge

Our uniform guidelines for each age group explain what uniform should be worn when. Put simply, it's all about wearing clothing that is appropriate for the weather and activity. Sometimes this means official uniform and at other times casual wear. Uniform for formal events

Girls could choose how modest they wanted their uniform to be, allowing for increased religious and personal inclusivity. Girlguiding Scotland, Brownie Uniform over the Past 100 years, Girlguiding Scotland Archives. [12/05/14]. Available from the World Wide Web: http://www.girlguidingscotland.org.uk/ aboutus/100yearsofguiding/brownieuniform> There was no Guide uniform in 1908 because there were officially no Girl Guides. However, some girls had organised themselves into self-led groups and had adapted the Scout uniform for themselves. They wore a long khaki or Lincoln green skirt, a khaki blouse, and a khaki brimmed hat.

1990s Uniform

Jeff Banks overhauled the Guiders uniform too. It was made up of polo shirt (in navy or white), sweatshirt (navy) knitted jumper (light blue), knitted cardigan (light blue) cardigan (navy with white sleeves) and striped shirt (long and short-sleeved). Casual wear (to be worn at camps and unit meeting) was available, including a grey blouse, and rugby shirt, and 'surprise yourself' jersey tops. Young Leaders were also able to wear the Ranger uniform even if they weren't part of a Ranger unit. Another makeover, this time by Ally Capellino. The uniform now includes T-shirt, gilet (fleece vest), rugby shirt and sweatshirt in mid-blue and dark blue, with red detail. Badges are now worn on the gilet. Leisure wear would be reserved for camps rather than regular unit meetings, where Brownies would be among other guiding community members rather than the public. As a result, girls dressing in a more formal uniform was unnecessary, and more shorts and t-shirts would be more practical for increasingly adventurous activities on offer to Brownies.

Over the phone. Call us on 0161 941 227 any time between Monday to Friday from 9am to 5.30pm (9.30am on Wednesdays). This mix-and-match style of uniform drew influence from the American Girl Scouts, who had included greater variety in uniform choices since the 1970s. Interest badges, skills builders and awards- Girls can choose where to sew these badges. The badge sash is a popular option, and some girls add badges to their gilets or skorts. Today, Brownies can enjoy camp activities like abseiling, zip-lining and high-wire trails which are suited to leisurewear outfits and trainers. 1990s UniformLand Rangers wore a grey jersey, navy blue tie, navy blue skirt, and a navy blue beret with red hat badge. All girls should have a uniform top and bottom chosen from the Brownie uniform range. These can be worn for unit meetings, trips and events where formal uniform is needed. Saw the introduction of the uniform dress, which became very popular. Girls could, however still wear the skirt and blouse as an alternative. In the 1940s the skirt became a little shorter, due to the material for clothes being scarce during the Second World War. Dresses which Brownies might wear. The first should be either brown or blue; the second and third blue; and the fourth brown. Nos. 3 and 4 are suggested as being the best.” From this, we can learn that the 1920s Brownie uniform was originally considered to be made in blue rather than brown, in keeping with the original Rosebud design. Today's Brownie uniform, which was introduced in 2002, was created by catwalk designer Ally Capellino.