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Our uniform gives everyone in guiding a sense of belonging and pride in being part of guiding. We don't have one set uniform – we take a flexible approach. When metal was needed for the production of munitions and military vehicles, Brownie Promise Badges first simplified their design to use less metal, and then due to further restrictions, were no longer available to all Brownies. Instead, Brownies were encouraged to find alternative badges, and girls with older sisters who were Brownies before them may have re-used older badge designs as well as more Brownies wearing hand-me-down uniforms over the 16 year period. Today, Brownies can enjoy camp activities like abseiling, zip-lining and high-wire trails which are suited to leisurewear outfits and trainers. 1990s Uniform Our uniform ranges are developed with input from our members and designed for active girls and women. Clothing to match the weather and activity Brownies might also want to accessorise with other items from our range, for example, with a baseball cap, but this is not part of the uniform. Where do Brownie badges go?

Designed with versatility in mind, these uniforms reflected the growing demand for leisure wear as uniform. The first Brownies or 'Rosebuds' did not have an official uniform, but the Girl Guides Gazette suggested that a dark blue pleated skirt, blue knitted jersey, brown edged blue wool cap or 'tam', brown or blue tie and a belt would make a suitable uniform. The brown cotton dress with a tie that we associate with the Brownies was introduced in 1917, with the style barely changing until 1990. Promise Badge: the badge awarded to Brownies or Guides who have participated in the Promise ceremony and have become full members of the Guiding community was the year World War 1 broke out, and Guides were busy helping with the war effort. Older Guides were responsible for delivering important and confidential information for MI5. Some Guides used the Marconi Wireless Telegraph, a device which allowed communication over long distances with radio waves. The Marconi Wireless Telegraph did not transmit music or speech like a modern radio, instead information was translated into morse code. If a Guide learnt morse code and could make her own wireless receiver, she would earn her Telegraphist’s Badge. Archives, like the Girlguiding Archive Resource Centre, keep collections of old uniforms and badges in a safe, closed environment. This means that the temperature can be controlled, neither too hot or too cold, and the air is dry to prevent mould or mildew from growing. The uniforms and badges are carefully stored, which preserves them for future study.

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Today's Brownie uniform, which was introduced in 2002, was created by catwalk designer Ally Capellino. Rangers had a dress of 'Headquarters' blue, a navy blue hat with red badge, and either a striped or plain tie. Jeff Banks overhauled the Guiders uniform too. It was made up of polo shirt (in navy or white), sweatshirt (navy) knitted jumper (light blue), knitted cardigan (light blue) cardigan (navy with white sleeves) and striped shirt (long and short-sleeved). Casual wear (to be worn at camps and unit meeting) was available, including a grey blouse, and rugby shirt, and 'surprise yourself' jersey tops. Girlguiding Scotland, Brownie Uniform over the Past 100 years, Girlguiding Scotland Archives. [12/05/14]. Available from the World Wide Web: http://www.girlguidingscotland.org.uk/ aboutus/100yearsofguiding/brownieuniform>

All girls should have a uniform top and bottom chosen from the Brownie uniform range. These can be worn for unit meetings, trips and events where formal uniform is needed. In 1990, designer Jeff Banks launched a new Guide uniform; a mix and match of bright blue sweatshirts, jumpers, polo shirts, T-shirts, jogging bottoms, skirts and trousers.Buying uniform directly from us is the only way to make sure all profits go to Girlguiding – allowing us to offer life-changing opportunities to even more girls. Girlguidng UK's uniform has seen many changes since the first girls turned up wearing a mix of Scout uniform and their normal clothing, in 1909, at the Crystal Palace rally. The uniform changes in the earily years were normally down to the fashion changes of the day, then later during the Second World War because material was hard to get hold of. Then after the War man made fibers were available, so again the uniform changed making it a little cheaper to buy. Finally during the 1990s the uniform was changed to make it more practical and fashionable for the girls to wear. Rainbows The more radical change in uniform design, compared to the previous 30 years, reflected not only changing fashion influences but also the recovery of the British economy. Oral histories are recordings of people talking about their memories of the past. Photographs do not capture everything, and some people may remember how they customised their uniform, or if they enjoyed wearing their uniform or not. Girlguiding UK, Uniforms in Guiding, Girlguiding UK Posters. [09/05/14]. Available from the World Wide Web: < http://www.girlguiding.org.uk/pdf/Guiding_wear_history.pdf>

This uniform was designed by fashion designer, Jeff Banks and included a choice of sweatshirts (yellow or brown), t-shirts (yellow), shorts (brown), culottes (brown) and sweatpants (brown). The Brownies also wore a brown sash, which they would sew their badges on and had the choice of wearing a baseball cap. A new Promise Badge was introduced in 1993, which was a yellow trefoil. The simplified badge featured the Brownie Man stamped on a brass rectangle, although as the war progressed, the design became smaller and an oval design was used to minimise the amount of brass used in production. 1950s Uniform Girls could choose how modest they wanted their uniform to be, allowing for increased religious and personal inclusivity. As with the 1980s leisure wear and Jeff Banks collection, Ally Capellino’s designs are versatile and practical without sacrificing comfort. Today, Brownies are encouraged to be adventurous and try new things, and their uniform reflects this. Compared to the original 1900s uniform, Brownies have changed a lot, and the uniforms have tried to reflect both the contemporary fashions and the functional requirements of a Girlguiding uniform. 2000s Promise BadgeIn the 1960s, Brownies promised: “I promise that I will to do my best to do my duty to God and to serve the Queen, to help other people and to keep the Brownie Guide Law”.