JULY 19, 2021 Ester Sauvain came to America from Switzerland in the mid 1850s with her parents. While she left her homeland behind, she brought with her the customs of her religion, including the modest outfits traditionally worn by women of her faith. Week 29: Fashion Ester was a worshiping Christian of the Mennonite faith. The Mennonite church is a denomination of Anabaptists named after Menno Simons, who typically practice adult baptism and stand for pacifism. In the United States, there is common confusion and a lack of distinction at times between the Mennonite and Amish communities as they are both sometimes referred to as “plain people” and tend to wear plain dress, however, the general difference is that Mennonites live a simple life, but do not avoid advancements in technology or electricity like the Amish do. While it’s not confirmed if Ester’s parents or church practiced specific costume guidelines in Switzerland, there is photo evidence proving it was institutionalize...