This page is a work-in-progress. I plan to post links to articles on how men and women of the 18th century dressed in America, England, and France. I will also be adding links to places where you can purchase patterns to make your own historical clothing and sources to buy some custom or ready-made.
Also a search for "colonial patterns" or "colonial costume" will turn up lots of ideas. If you have other sources, please send me an email and I will add it below. Email: awordfitlyspoken@gmail.com
One of our dancers here locally (Blacksburg) also sews. Her contact information is below: Dana Smith Email: danaelisefilms@yahoo.com Facebook: @celticsteam
Want to make a bonnet to go with your Regency Era dress? Same time period as Colonial America, just British.
A wealth of links for costuming can be found here: https://www.varegency.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=100461&module_id=407768
Scottish Attire: Inexpensive kilts and other accessories that can be customized: https://sportkilt.com/ Sturdy kilts with pockets: https://utilikilts.com/ Amazon sells some really cute tams: https://www.amazon.com/scottish-tam/s?k=scottish+tam https://www.usakilts.com/kilts-and-packages.html
Scottish ghillies (soft, ballet-like shoes) [Note: Right/left lasted means that there is a definite right and left to the shoe. They are not interchangeable on your feet as ballet shoes are.] https://www.jamessenior.co.uk/right-left-lasted-ghillies/ [These are Irish ghillies, but they would work.] https://www.capeziorvc.com/md-02-sodanca-irish-ghillie/ This link includes several suppliers: http://scda.us/where-to-get-ghillies-etc/ You can also wear black ballet shoes. They come in a variety of styles. https://www.discountdance.com