Story
Shirt
The naval suit shirt (introduced by order of the RVSR No. 2443 of October 27, 1921. The cut of the shirt was confirmed by orders of the RVS of the USSR No. 006 of January 5, 1925 and by the Red Army Navy No. 52 of April 16, 1934) was originally sewn from gray canvas or bleached canvas. It consisted of a one-piece front and back without seams with a straight stand-up collar with a button and loop fastening, and straight sleeves without cuffs or cuffs. The front slit of the shirt was closed with straps fastened with two buttons and loops. On the left side of the chest there was an adjustment pocket without a flap.
The uniform shirt is worn with a fastened uniform blue collar.
Since about the mid-70s of the 20th century, the appearance of the shirt has changed slightly. The front and back are solid. The front has a top patch pocket on the left side and an inside pocket on the reverse side. In the upper part of the front, in the middle, there is a slit fastened with one button loop. At the end of the cut, on the inside, there are two buttons, and on the back, near the neck, there is a loop for fastening a uniform collar. Wide turn-down collar. Sleeves are set-in, straight.
Uniform collar is also called with a guy.
Trousers
The trousers of the naval suit have a non-standard tailoring. Consist of front and back halves and a belt. Front halves with side pockets and a lapel fastened to the waistband of the back halves of the trousers with two buttons, or with a fastening with a metal hook and loop and buttons located on the codpiece. Belt with belt loops.
Initially they were made of gray canvas or bleached matting. Currently they are sewn from blue cotton fabric.
Headdress
Capless cap
Peakless cap for sailors and petty officers of the Russian Navy
Cap
The blue cotton cap consists of a bottom, walls and sides.
The bottom, walls and sides are made of cotton fabric. On the sides of the cap, in the upper part of the walls, there are three ventilation holes (blocks).
Inside the cap there is a gray lining and a leather forehead.
In front, in the middle of the connecting seam of the sides, there is a golden-colored cockade with an anchor.
In the “Soviet” fleet it was the headdress of personnel of submarine crews, it was black in color, there were differences for enlisted personnel and officers. Recently it has been used throughout the fleet.
Combat number
In accordance with the combat organization of the ship, midshipmen, foremen and sailors are assigned combat numbers, which are entered in the Personnel Numbering Table. The combat number consists of three parts:
Decoding the combat number
The first part (number or letter) indicates in which combat unit (service) the midshipman, petty officer or sailor is located according to the combat alert schedule;
The second part (one, two or three digits) indicates the number of the combat post where the midshipman, petty officer or sailor is located according to the “Combat Alert Schedule”;
The third part (two digits) determines whether the midshipman, petty officer or sailor belongs to the combat shift; the first digit indicates the number of the combat shift, the second digit is the serial number of the midshipman, sergeant major or sailor in the shift.
Combat shifts are assigned the following numbers:
First combat shift - 1, 5, 7;
Second combat shift - 2, 4, 8;
Third combat shift - 3, 6, 9.
If there are up to 9 people at a combat post in each combat shift, the numbers 1, 2, 3 are used to designate them, up to 18 people - 1 and 5, 2 and 4, 3 and 6, up to 27 people - 1, 5 and 7; 2, 4 and 8; 3, 6 and 9.
The combat number for wearing on the work clothes of petty officers and sailors is indicated on the soldier’s chest identification card (a white fabric tag sewn to the breast pocket of the work dress).
On August 19, Russia celebrates the birthday of the Russian vest. It was on this day in 1874, on the initiative of Grand Duke Konstantin Nikolaevich Romanov, that Emperor Alexander II signed a decree introducing a new uniform, by which the vest (a special “underwear” shirt) was introduced as part of the mandatory uniform of the Russian sailor.
Workers of the sea and river fleet have their professional holiday annually on the first Sunday of July.
How the vest used to look, what the stripes are like and what their color means, see the infographic.
The vest appeared during the heyday of the sailing fleet in Brittany (France), presumably in the 17th century.
The vests had a boat neckline and three-quarter sleeves and were white with dark blue stripes. In Europe at that time, striped clothes were worn by social outcasts and professional executioners. But for Breton sailors, according to one version, a vest was considered lucky clothing for sea voyages.
In Russia, the tradition of wearing vests began to take shape, according to some sources, in 1862, according to others, in 1866. Instead of narrow jackets with uncomfortable stand-up collars, Russian sailors began to wear comfortable flannel Dutch shirts with a cutout on the chest. An undershirt was worn under the shirt - a vest.
At first, vests were issued only to participants of long-distance hikes and were a source of special pride. As one of the reports of that time says: “lower ranks... mainly wore them on Sundays and holidays when going ashore... and in all cases when it was necessary to be smartly dressed...”. The vest was finally established as part of the uniform by an order signed on August 19, 1874 by Grand Duke Konstantin Nikolaevich. This day can be considered the birthday of the Russian vest.
The vest has a great advantage over other underwear shirts. Fitted tightly to the body, it does not interfere with free movement during work, retains heat well, is convenient to wash, and dries quickly in the wind.
This type of light sea clothing has not lost its importance today, although sailors now rarely have to climb the shrouds. Over time, the vest came into use in other branches of the military, although in few places it is an official part of the uniform. However, this item of clothing is used both in the ground forces and even in the police.
Why is the vest striped and what does the color of the stripes mean?
The blue and white transverse stripes of the vests corresponded to the colors of the Russian naval St. Andrew's flag. In addition, sailors dressed in such shirts were clearly visible from the deck against the background of the sky, sea and sails.
The tradition of making stripes multi-colored was strengthened in the 19th century - the color determined whether a sailor belonged to a particular flotilla. After the collapse of the USSR, the colors of the vest stripes were “distributed” among the various branches of the military.
What does the color of the stripes on the vest mean:
Black: submarine forces and marines;
cornflower blue: presidential regiment and FSB special forces;
light green: border troops;
light blue: Airborne Forces;
maroon: Ministry of Internal Affairs;
orange: Ministry of Emergency Situations.
What is guy?
In the navy, a guy is called a collar that is tied over the uniform. The real meaning of the word "geus" (from the Dutch geus - "flag") is a naval flag. The flag is raised daily on the bow of ships of the 1st and 2nd ranks during anchorage from 8 a.m. to sunset.
The history of the appearance of the guy is quite prosaic. In the Middle Ages in Europe, men wore long hair or wigs, and sailors wore their hair in ponytails and braids. To protect against lice, hair was smeared with tar. To prevent tar from staining their clothes, the sailors covered their shoulders and back with a protective leather collar, which could be easily wiped clean from dirt.
Over time, the leather collar was replaced with a fabric one. Long hairstyles are a thing of the past, but the tradition of wearing a collar remains. In addition, after the abolition of wigs, a square cloth collar was used for insulation - in cold windy weather it was tucked under clothes.
Why are there three stripes on the butt?
There are several versions of the origin of the three stripes on the butt. According to one of them, three stripes symbolize three major victories of the Russian fleet:
At Gangut in 1714;
at Chesma in 1770;
at Sinop in 1853.
It should be noted that sailors from other countries also have stripes on their butts, the origin of which is explained in a similar way. Most likely, this repetition occurred as a result of borrowing the form and legend. It is not known for certain who first invented stripes.
According to another legend, the founder of the Russian fleet, Peter I, had three squadrons. The first squadron had one white stripe on its collars. The second has two stripes, and the third, especially close to Peter, has three stripes. Thus, the three stripes began to mean that the naval guard was especially close to Peter.
Sailors of all generations of the Russian fleet have always been partial to the vest and called it the soul of the sea. Among sailors, a knitted shirt with transverse white and blue stripes, commonly called a vest, is a particularly favorite garment. The vest got its name due to the fact that it is worn on a naked body. What did the vest look like before, what are the stripes and what does their color mean?
History of the vest The vest appeared during the heyday of the sailing fleet in Brittany (France), presumably in the 17th century. The vests had a boat neckline and three-quarter sleeves and were white with dark blue stripes. In Europe at that time, striped clothes were worn by social outcasts and professional executioners. But for Breton sailors, according to one version, the vest was considered lucky clothing during sea voyages. In Russia, the tradition of wearing vests began to take shape, according to some sources, in 1862, according to others - since 1866. Instead of narrow jackets with uncomfortable stand-up collars, Russian sailors began to wear comfortable flannel Dutch shirts with a cutout on the chest. An undershirt was worn under the shirt - a vest. At first, vests were issued only to participants in long hikes and were a source of special pride. As one of the reports of that time says: “lower ranks... mainly wore them on Sundays and holidays when going ashore... and in all cases when it was necessary to be smartly dressed...”. The vest was finally established as part of the uniform by an order signed on August 19, 1874 by Grand Duke Konstantin Nikolaevich. This day can be considered the birthday of the Russian vest. The vest has a great advantage over other underwear shirts. Fitting the body tightly, it does not interfere with free movement during work, retains heat well, is convenient to wash, and dries quickly in the wind. This type of light marine clothing has not lost its importance today, although sailors now rarely have to climb the shrouds. Over time, the vest came into use in other branches of the military, although in few places it is an official part of the uniform. However, this item of clothing is used both by the ground forces and even by the police. Why is the vest striped and what does the color of the stripes mean? The blue and white transverse stripes of the vests corresponded to the colors of the Russian naval St. Andrew's flag. In addition, sailors dressed in such shirts were clearly visible from the deck against the background of the sky, sea and sails. The tradition of making multi-colored stripes became stronger in the 19th century - the color determined whether a sailor belonged to a particular flotilla. After the collapse of the USSR, the colors of the stripes of the vests were “distributed” among various branches of the military. What does the color of the stripes on the vest mean: black: submarine forces and marines; cornflower blue: presidential regiment and FSB special forces; light green: border troops; light blue: airborne forces ;maroon: Ministry of Internal Affairs; orange: Ministry of Emergency Situations. What is a guy? In the navy, a guy is called a collar that is tied over the uniform. The real meaning of the word "geus" (from the Dutch geus - "flag") is a naval flag. The flag is raised daily on the bow of ships of the 1st and 2nd ranks during anchorage from 8 a.m. until sunset. The history of the appearance of the huys is quite prosaic. In the Middle Ages in Europe, men wore long hair or wigs, and sailors wore their hair in ponytails and braids. To protect against lice, hair was smeared with tar. To prevent tar from staining their clothes, the sailors covered their shoulders and back with a protective leather collar-guys, which could be easily wiped off from dirt. Over time, the leather collar was replaced with a fabric one. Long hairstyles are a thing of the past, but the tradition of wearing a collar remains. In addition, after the abolition of wigs, a square cloth collar was used for insulation - in cold windy weather it was tucked under clothes. Why are there three stripes on the guy? There are several versions of the origin of the three stripes on the guy. According to one of them, three stripes symbolize three major victories of the Russian fleet: at Gangut in 1714; at Chesma in 1770; at Sinop in 1853. It should be noted that sailors from other countries also have stripes on their heads, origin which can be explained in a similar way. Most likely, this repetition occurred as a result of borrowing the form and legend. It is not known for certain who first invented stripes. According to another legend, the founder of the Russian fleet, Peter I, had three squadrons. The first squadron had one white stripe on its collars. The second has two stripes, and the third, especially close to Peter, has three stripes. Thus, the three stripes began to mean that the naval guard was especially close to Peter. (With)
Currently, flannel uniform shirts, which are used to support the modern fleet, are blue, and summer cotton uniforms are white (with a blue jacket edged with three white stripes).
The uniform collar is part of the ceremonial uniform of enlisted personnel of the Navy and is worn with a flannel or uniform.
How did guy appear?
The decoration of the naval suit shirt is a large blue collar with three white stripes along the edge. The history of its origin is very interesting. In the old days, sailors were required to wear powdered wigs and oiled horsehair braids. The braids stained the robe, and the sailors were punished for it, so they came up with the idea of hanging a piece of leather under the braid. Braids are no longer worn in the Navy, and the leather flap has turned into a blue collar, reminding us of the old days.
There is another version: the hood with which sailors protected themselves from splashes was transformed into a sailor’s collar.
A uniform collar is also called a collar.
Literary version
...It was a dark night... Our young cabin boy, after his rescue on the water, could not sleep. Jumping out onto the deck, he saw the boatswain smoking his pipe in the stern.
Well, young man, can’t sleep? It’s been a long time since there was a command “All clear”?; The boatswain looked at him questioningly.
No, I can’t sleep!; answered the cabin boy.
I would like to thank you for saving me!; the cabin boy blurted out warmly and gratefully. You pulled me out of this sea!
I didn’t pull you out of the sea, but from the other world!; answered the old sailor.
By the way, why are you not dressed in uniform? Where is your guy?
Hanging his head, our cabin boy found himself:
I washed it right away!
After a while, he came running back, carrying his dick in his arms.
Well, that's commendable! Do you know what this is?; asked the boatswain.
I just heard that this is a collar... But still, what is this, comrade boatswain?
He chuckled contentedly and invited the cabin boy into his cabin.
Well, sit back and listen!
Young turned all out loud.
Here's what the boatswain said:
There are several stories and legends about the appearance of 3 stripes on sailors’ legs, or as you put it – collars.
At first, in the distant past, on ships, these were indeed collars that were used to protect the backs of rowers from the scorching rays of the Sun and splashes.
The collar also, much later, first appeared as a lining under the hair, protecting the uniform from “powder” falling off the wig, in foreign navies.
After the abolition of wigs, a square cloth collar was used for insulation - in cold windy weather it was tucked under the visor and replaced the cap.
Another legend tells that these three stripes appeared with the appearance of three squadrons under Peter I. It was in honor of these squadrons that three stripes appeared on the guy.
Also, there was a story about three victories of our Fleet, in honor of the three stripes on modern jacks - at Gangut in 1714, Chesma in 1770 and Sinop in 1853.
That is, these victories really took place, but they relate to stripes as a method of patriotic education.
However, guy is, first of all, a FLAG, my friend!
From Dutch, “guys” is a naval flag, as well as the flag of coastal fortresses. It is raised daily at the bow (on the flagpole on the bowsprit) of ships of the 1st and 2nd ranks, exclusively during anchorage, along with the stern flag, usually from 8 a.m. to sunset.”
Historical version
The collar was first introduced in the Russian Navy in 1843.
The origin of the collar is very. In those days, sailors wore wigs and oiled horsehair braids. Braids stained clothes, and sailors were punished for it, so they came up with the idea of wearing a leather flap under the braid. Braids have not been worn in the navy for a long time, and the leather flap has turned into a blue collar. There is another version: to protect against sea spray and wind, sailors wore a hood, which later transformed into a collar.
The uniform collar is made of dark blue cotton fabric, with three white stripes along the edges. Blue lining. At the ends of the collar there is one loop, in the middle of the neckline there is a button for fastening the collar to the uniform and working naval jacket.
Starting with Peter I
Peter I had three squadrons in his fleet. The first squadron had one white stripe on its collars. The second has two stripes, and the third, who is especially close to Peter, has three stripes. Thus, the three stripes began to mean that the naval guard was especially close to Peter. At the same time, the first squadron wore white flannel uniform shirts, the second squadron had blue shirts, and the third - red.
First the guard
In 1881, three white stripes were introduced on the collars for sailors of the Guards Fleet Crew. And the next year, 1882, this collar was extended to the entire fleet.
The stripes on it signified organizational affiliation. The Russian Baltic Fleet at that time was divided into three divisions. At the same time, the sailors of the first division wore one white stripe on the collar, the sailors of the second division - respectively, two stripes, and the sailors of the third - three.
Fleet victories have nothing to do with it
It is widely believed that they were introduced in memory of three victories of the Russian fleet:
- at Gangut in 1714;
- Chesmy in 1770;
- Sinope in 1853.
But it turns out that this is nothing more than a beautiful and highly patriotic legend.
There is no doubt that the number of stripes has nothing to do with the victories of the Russian navy. It’s just that when choosing a design, the purely aesthetic side of the matter prevailed: the collar with three stripes turned out to be the most beautiful and has a simple, finished shape. In the summer, sailors in our navy wear a white linen uniform shirt with the same attractive blue collar, edged with three white stripes. The same three stripes are on the blue cuffs of these shirts.
A little about the ribbons on visor caps
The first ribbons in the Russian Navy appeared on oilskin hats of sailors in 1857 and no later than 1872 on caps. Until then, only slotted letters and numbers were placed on the bands of sailors’ caps, which were painted over or lined with yellow cloth. The exact size and shape of the letters on the ribbons, as well as the ribbons themselves, were approved for the entire rank and file of the Russian fleet on August 19, 1874. In the Soviet Navy, the font on Red Navy ribbons was approved in 1923.
A special ribbon on the caps of Soviet sailors is the ribbon of the Guards ships, approved together with the Guards badge in 1943. The ribbon of the Guards ships has the color of the Order of Glory ribbon of alternating stripes of orange and black.
Some researchers suggest that in the Russian fleet the black and orange color of the St. George's ribbon repeats the former dynastic colors of the Russian monarchy. This is fundamentally wrong. The old heraldic colors of the Russian monarchy are gold and black or yellow and black. There is a definite indication about the approval of the black-orange stripes of the St. George ribbon in 1769, where it is said that the colors are purely “military”: orange is the color of flame and black is the color of cannon and rifle powder smoke.
Quotes
But, comrade boatswain, why hang a flag, or jack, on the bowsprit?; the cabin boy was perplexed.
And then, my friend, that this flag designated the ship’s home port!; answered the boatswain.
Jack
GUYS, a flag raised to the noses. military units of ships of the first two ranks, when they are at anchor, along with the stern. flag i.e. from 8 p.m. before sunset. (Shapes and drawings
G. diff. powers, see colorful flag tables in descriptions
states).
Jack- m.
1. A flag hoisted on the bow of military ships of the first two ranks during anchorage.
2. A large blue collar on a uniform sailor’s outer cloth or linen shirt (in the speech of sailors).
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In the entire history of children's fashion, there was, perhaps, no costume more popular than the sailor suit. For many decades, it was worn by boys and girls in different countries and on different continents. Having appeared in the middle of the 19th century, the children's sailor suit has survived to this day without undergoing fundamental changes. Let's see how he did it.
Franz Xaver Winterhalter, portrait of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales. 1846
In 1846, the British Navy reformed the official uniform of its sailors. In honor of this event, Queen Victoria dressed her four-year-old son Albert Edward in a small sailor suit. In this form, the future King Edward VII rode with his mother on a yacht. Since royal families have always been trendsetters, the style demonstrated by the heir to the throne quickly became popular. Moreover, this demonstration did not remain an isolated incident: both the future king and his younger brothers began to wear a sailor suit regularly. The portrait of the heir in a new outfit, painted by Franz Xaver Winterhalter, also greatly contributed to the popularity of the sailor suit. Thanks to numerous group and individual portraits by this court artist, one can generally get an idea of how members of Queen Victoria’s family dressed.
There were other reasons for the growing popularity of the sailor suit. First, patriotism: the British were very proud of their fleet, because it was thanks to it that Great Britain became a rich and influential empire. Secondly, with the development of railway communication, trips to the sea coast have become popular.
It is important to note here that both boys and adult men from the upper strata of society did not wear long, ankle-length trousers until the 19th century. For a long time, this style was characteristic only of the clothes of working people and the suits of sailors. Then, gradually, long trousers entered the everyday wardrobe of every man, rising from the lower strata of society to the highest.
Gabrielle Chanel in a sailor suit and trousers, 1928 ©fashionel.mk
Duchess of Cambridge Catherine during a visit to Canada in 2012 ©express.co.uk
The nautical style with its white color, blue stripes, braid and copper buttons has penetrated not only children's, but also adult fashion. Such costumes were very popular for beach holidays and yacht trips. The nautical theme in clothing has remained extremely fashionable for more than half a century and has not lost its relevance to this day. Low-waisted summer dresses with sailor collars were popular in the 1920s. Around the same time, Coco Chanel, inspired by the outfits of Breton fishermen, introduced a vest and flared wide trousers into fashion. Stylized sailor dresses were worn by Hollywood divas Jean Harlow, Bette Davis and Ginger Rogers. The nautical theme appears especially often in the works of fashion designer Ralph Lauren: these can be striped tights, double-breasted blazers with braid and gilded buttons, wide blouses with a sailor collar. Children's sailor suits are also produced under the Ralph Lauren brand. The British royal family also adheres to this style. For example, the Duchess of Cambridge Catherine wore a white knit dress with a sailor collar from Alexander McQueen during a visit to Canada in 2012.
Since the 1870s, the sailor suit has become one of the most popular options for children's costumes in Europe - and not only for boys, but also for girls. Blouses, the main distinguishing detail of which was a large sailor collar, were of similar styles, only boys wore them with wide trousers, and girls wore them with pleated skirts. Most often, the stripes on sailor suits were blue or blue, but sometimes other colors were used, for example, dark red. With a sailor suit they wore a cap decorated with ribbons or a straw hat.
The flat straw hat with a wide brim even got the name “sailor hat”. Similar hats were worn by sailors before the cap became standard in 1921. And the “sea hat” moved into the everyday wardrobe of women and children. It also made its mark in the world of high fashion: the sailor hat was an important attribute of several Chanel collections.
Cotton suit by Peter Thomson. 1902 ©metmuseum.org
In the United States, since about 1900, sailor suits from Peter Thomson, who owned clothing businesses in New York and Philadelphia, have come into fashion. They were sewn in summer and winter versions: in the first case, from cotton or linen, in the second, from wool. Examples of the Thomson Dress, for both women and children of both sexes, are now kept in several American museums, including the Metropolitan Costume Institute. The sailor suit was actively worn in Australia and in general in all British colonies.
It is noteworthy that when creating children's costumes, not only the general idea of a naval uniform was used, but its smallest details were copied. For example, in the popular ladies' magazine The Ladies "Home (published in the USA from 1883 to the present day) one could find detailed instructions on embroidering eagles, anchors and stars on sailor suits for boys and girls. Following their owners, they also dressed up in sailor suits dolls and teddy bears.
School fashion in Japan, early 20s of the 20th century. ©japanblog.su
Once in Asia, the style became popular there too. So much so that many schools in Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand have adopted school uniforms based on the uniforms of British sailors. It became most widespread in Japan, where most schoolgirls still wear sailor suits. This form is called seifuku (sailor fuku). It is believed that it was first introduced by the private girls' school Heian Jogakuin (St. Agnes School) in Kyoto. This happened in 1920.
Heir Tsarevich Alexei and Grand Duchesses Olga, Tatiana, Maria and Anastasia at a picnic. 1908 ©pinterest.com
The upper echelons of society in the Russian Empire followed European fashion, and the fashion for the sailor suit was no exception. The son and daughters of the last Russian Emperor Nicholas II wore sailor suits, as evidenced by surviving photographs of the royal family.
The sailor suit has taken root well in popular culture. It was worn by popular cartoon characters such as Donald Duck. The Vienna Boys' Choir, dating back to the 15th century, uses the sailor suit as a costume for performances. In Asia, variations of the sailor suit are widely worn by heroes of Japanese films, anime, manga, as well as pop stars working for a teenage audience. In general, by the end of the 20th century, the sailor suit finally began to be considered a children’s/teenage costume; its elements are rarely found in adult clothing.
The incredible popularity and durability of the sailor suit may be explained by the fact that this costume was equally liked by both children and adults, and such unanimity is rare. Even the most conservative and strict people did not see anything provocative or obscene in this outfit; moreover, sailor suits were practical to wear. At the same time, this costume was bright, unusual and comfortable enough to appeal to children.
cover: The family of Nicholas II on the imperial yacht “Standard”. 1906 ©liveinternet.ru
illustrations: Victoria Boyko
Fashion historians report that the first time the sailor suit was introduced into Russian life was by the French artist E. Vigée-Lebrun, when she painted a portrait of the son of King Louis XVI in a sailor suit.
Indeed, from 1795 to 1801 the artist lived in Russia, and was accepted by Russian society as an expert and connoisseur of fashion. They say that during her six years at the Russian court, she so influenced the way the nobility dressed their children that by the first quarter of the 19th century, young nobles were already sporting sailor suits. This costume, according to some researchers, was invented by the artist herself. It is known that E. Vigée-Lebrun not only made costume sketches, but also cut the clothes herself.
Perhaps this was the case, I don’t know anything about documents confirming this fact, but when they talk about the portrait of young Louis 17, for some reason they refer to this picture: 
Although in fact it belongs to the brush of Franz Xavier Winterhalter. And it depicts Prince Albert Edward of Wales in 1846 at the age of 5, the eldest son of Queen Victoria and Albert of Coburg-Gotta.
But it was with him that the victorious march of this costume began after his mother, Queen Victoria of England, dressed her son in a sailor suit to emphasize the connection between the monarchy and the navy.
In addition, at that time, all boys from noble families from birth were assigned to one or another regiment or ship, where they subsequently served in military service. So during official ceremonial events they were dressed in the uniform of the corresponding regiment or ship. 
Soon, by the 1860s, this English fashion became widespread.
I must say that small children in this uniform looked very cute, so after a while all children began to dress up in sailor suits, and not only on special occasions.
Initially, the sailor's suit was entirely white, but in the second half of the 19th century. A sailor's suit began to mean a white blouse and dark trousers or a skirt. Later this costume became more varied. The main thing about it is the “sailor theme”: a combination of blue and white colors, trimmed with stripes and anchors.
In old photographs you can often see images of children dressed in sailor suits. 
As a rule, the suit consisted of a sailor suit - a blouse with a square collar - and trousers or a skirt (for girls). A tie or bow was often tied under the collar. The tie could also be sewn on. The costume was paired with a wide-brimmed straw hat, a peakless cap, or a beret with a pompom. 
The blouse could be without a fastener, in which case it was put on over the head and could be fastened with buttons, which, in turn, could be arranged in one or two rows. There were also options with a belt threaded through loops sewn onto the sailor suit. The collar could be V-shaped or trapezoidal. Sleeves could be straight or cuffed. 
The trousers for the sailor suit were also different: long bell-bottoms, copying the uniform trousers of adult sailors, or short ones - to the knees or slightly higher. The breeches could be tapered at the bottom using stitching or fastened with a cuff. 
For girls, a pleated skirt was worn with a sailor suit. There were also sailor dresses, which were essentially a skirt and blouse sewn together. The dress could be cut at the waist or with a low waistline. The dress could also be with or without a belt, with a sewn-on tie, with or without cuffs on the sleeves. 
It is known that mass demand creates supply. Therefore, manufacturers of that time made sailor suits not only from durable cotton or wool, but also from silk, in a wide variety of colors, blouses are offered in white, blue, pink, lemon, pale yellow, champagne, blue and black, often even used polka dot print. And the sailor suit itself takes on the appearance of either a summer suit or a warm coat.
And doll manufacturers all over the world are happy to dress their porcelain beauties in this super popular style. 
Queen Victoria's granddaughter, Russian Empress Alexandra Feodorovna, gladly adopted the tradition introduced by her grandmother. And the most famous boy who wore a sailor suit was her son, Tsarevich Alexei. 
And even though many contemporaries cursed the Tsar for his weak state character, and the Tsarina for her German origin, which became suspicious for many during the war with Germany, the hemophiliac boy in a sailor suit was treated with both love and pity. 
Tsarevich Alexei Romanov died a martyr's death in the Ipatiev House. And the things of the murdered royal family became a tasty morsel, and the “new red” nobles wore them with pleasure. The Tsarevich's suits were taken away by Raskolnikov and Reisner as a gift to Lev Kamenev's son Alexander (Lutik). The sailor suit suited Buttercup just right. Who knows, maybe it was the vest of the murdered boy that brought Buttercup his tragic early death?
After 1917, the sailor suit seemed destined to remain on the “other shore”, along with well-behaved children playing under the supervision of bonnes on the paths of the Summer Garden, but its fate happily turned out differently. The sailors of the Baltic Fleet, the beauty and pride of the revolution, took an honorable place in the official mythology of the USSR. As a result, the image of a child in a sailor suit underwent a radical rethink: from “a half-finished bourgeois brat” he turned into a “young Red Navy man,” which made this image very popular for many years. The popularity of the sailor suit in the USSR was facilitated by its simplicity, cheapness, accessibility and at the same time effectiveness and elegance. 
And in the era of “developed socialism,” many boys wore the sailor suits of their fathers, whose childhood was in the 1930s, and the light industry stubbornly continued to produce children’s sailor suits, at least until the early 1970s. True, by that time they had long gone out of fashion, and in the West no one wore them except singers in a children's choir, little best men at rich weddings and junior members of the royal family. 
But even today this costume is still attractive, although it has acquired new features and a new sound, but still we are happy to dress both our children and our dolls in it! 
Most of the photos were taken from the Internet, so I apologize, and for one thing, thank you if these photos turn out to be yours)))
In the old days, sailors were required to wear powdered wigs and horsehair braids coated with tar. Braids stained clothes, so the sailors hung a piece of leather under the braid. Over time, the leather flap turned into a blue collar, reminding us of the old days. There is another version of the origin of the sailor collar. To protect from sea spray and wind, sailors wore a hood, which turned into a sailor's collar.
In coastal towns there is a widespread belief that touching a sailor's collar brings good luck.
Why did the collar become the “luckiest” item of all sailor clothing? Once upon a time, sailors were at sea for several months or even years at a time. Relatives and friends did their best to hope for a speedy meeting and that their family member would arrive in good health. When returning from a voyage, the most superstitious family members tried to touch the sailor to check whether it was a vision or a ghost. Gradually, a belief was born that if you touch a sailor’s collar, it will bring good luck.
Perhaps such a superstition arose due to the fact that the sailor's collar used to be smeared with tar. Since ancient times, tar was considered a means of bringing good luck and driving away evil spirits. Therefore, touching the collar was double luck!
In the modern world one can find an echo of this old maritime custom. For a couple of centuries now, the most fashionable clothing for children has been considered a naval suit with a mandatory blue collar. And in Japan, such a dress - “sailor fuku” has become mandatory for all schoolgirls. The sailor suit has become a fashion trend among adults as well; it personifies youth, freshness, relaxation, and romanticism. It's nice to see a girl in such a sailor suit, and even more so according to the old belief - for good luck! - stroke her nautical collar...