Why do mennonite dress the way they do?

Answer 1

Most Mennonites dress in very simple clothing -some with no patterns or bright colors- to avoid drawing attention to themselves in an act of humility and also in obedience to the directions in The Bible ,for example in 1 Peter3:3-4.as a symbolic and usually genuine desire to mark the difference between living for God & the way people naturally want to go - ie,following fashion trends etc.
Not all Mennonites have a particular dress style now,with only the conservative groups still adhering to modest dress styles,which cover the body,as a gesture of respect for others,and as a response to the Biblical principles of covering the body(1 Timothy & many references through both Old & New Testaments.

Answer 2

both Mennonite men and women dress different then the modernized choice pf clothing. the common belief is that they wish to live a simple and holy life this include that they give up the modernized style of clothing.

Answer 3

This depends on how conservative they are. Some Mennonites dress in regular clothing, while others dress plainly and modestly with characteristic bonnets.

You can see photos of various Mennonite women at the "Related Links" below.