Beard In, Mustache Out

If you look at photographs of Amish men, you’ll likely observe a striking pattern—long, flowing beards paired with clean-shaven faces. This intriguing tradition dates back to the 1800s, when mustaches were regarded as symbols of affluence or military service, a departure from the Amish way of life.

In alignment with their deeply-held beliefs, the Amish adhere to a principle that dictates they should maintain a visage as nature intended, hence their reluctance to trim their beards. However, mustaches bore the weight of social connotations and fashion trends of the time that didn’t align with their values.