"[A uniform] gives a certain prestige in the community. When a girl is seen in uniform, people recognize her as a girl who is courteous and obliging… The uniform puts every girl on the same footing…[and] makes a useful dress for her to work and play in at the meetings."
—Girl Scout Leader's Manual, circa 1917
—Girl Scout Leader's Manual, circa 1917
Girl Scout 1919 In 1919, Girl Scouts had a choice of a button-down coat dress or a short coat, which could be worn with either a skirt or pleated bloomers (worn in the camp setting, not in public). The girls thought that khaki was more practical than blue for hiking, picnicking, and camping, and khaki uniforms were worn until 1928. Khaki-colored web belts, large crowned hats of matching material with a hatband and a "GS" pin, and voluminous neckerchiefs completed the outfit. |
Intermediate Girl Scout 1939 The silver-green Intermediate Girl Scout uniform, introduced in 1939, was crisply tailored. It had unstitched darts at the waistline in front and back and a youthful sports collar fitted with a zipper at the neck opening. Popular shirtwaist sleeves were modernized with darts at the shoulder line for that squared shoulder effect. The six-gore skirt gave a flattering fit over the hips and a graceful flare to the hemline, and the smart zipper placket assured a neat closing. |
Junior Girl Scout 1963 The first Junior Girl Scout uniform was an adaptation of the former Intermediate Girl Scout uniform. The lapel of the short-sleeved, light green uniform was modified, and the buttons were removed from the collar in 1962. A pre-tied yellow tie, a badge sash, and a dark green beret were worn with this uniform, along with a green elastic belt. |
Brownie Girl Scout 1973 Starting in 1973, Brownie Girl Scouts chose among several official uniform components: light brown A-line jumper, shorts, pants, white blouse with brown trefoil stripes, tangerine-colored knit top, tangerine tie, and light brown eyelet design belt. A dark brown beanie and brown knee socks with tangerine flashes or brown tights that were wither ribbed or flat knit were the official accessories that could be worn with the uniform. An insignia sash for Brownie Girl Scouts was introduced in 1977. |
Junior Girl Scout 1973 In 1973, a Junior Girl Scout chose from five separates to create 12 different looks. The light green A-line jumper featured a four-button placket, an inverted front pleat, and large patch pockets. Matching pants or shorts could be worn under the jumper. Junior Girl Scouts could choose the white blouse with green trefoil stripes or the dark green body suit to wear with the other components. A red tie was worn with the blouse and the belt was made of green patent leather with red stitching. The dark green wool beret featured the traditional trefoil from 1973 to 1980 and the contemporary trefoil from 1980 to 1985. |
Senior Girl Scout 1980 In 1980, Cadette and Senior uniforms consisted of a bright green vest, skirt, pants, and insignia sash of brushed polyester/cotton twill worn with a coordinated, sporty plaid blouse-a green plaid blouse for Cadette and a blue plaid blouse for Senior Girl Scouts. Both had matching scarves that could be worn in a bow, ascot style, or as a sash-type belt for a variety of looks. |
Junior Girl Scout 2001 Junior Girl Scout uniforms saw some great additions in 2001, as jade green skorts, khaki cargo pocket pants and shorts, white short-sleeved polo shirts, and jade green hooded sweatshirts were introduced. Designed for "Every Girl, Everywhere," the new pieces are in step with today's lifestyle and tailor-made for active girls. Also added were a white T-shirt with "Junior Girl Scout" emblem, a jade green double zipper A-line skirt, and a jade green bucket style hat. Girl Scouts 2014 |
Girl Scout Uniforms Through the Years
Uniform pictures from: Pope County Museum, Glenwood, MN
Information about the uniforms comes directly from GSUSA
Information about the uniforms comes directly from GSUSA