How would I dress up like a history professor for mock trial? (Female, of course)?

Question by Daniella: How would I dress up like a history professor for mock trial? (Female, of course)?
For 8th grade mock trial I am the “expert witness” and have to dress as a history professor. We are questioning president “Andrew Jackson” for our trial. What do I wear?

Best answer:

Answer by Chrispy
A long cotton dress of a solid color, a bonnet of a color that either matches or complements the dress, and perhaps a shawl.

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