Traditional Dress
Owing to a warm climate, the early Bonaireans dressed in light colored cotton garments. The laborers wore mostly work clothes that served to protect them from the sometimes harsh elements.Head scarves, hats made from palm fronds and imported cloth were made into dresses and clothing for the families. Of course, when it came to dressing up for a festival or party, no expense was spared. The ladies turned out in fine dresses and the men wore suits and hats that were the fashion of the day.