Lawry’s original crew from the opening in 1938 shows off a lighter color of the “brown gown,” compared with later years.
Lawry’s waitresses all don the so-called “brown gown” uniform of a brown dress, white apron and white hat in a photo from the 1940s.
A Lawry’s waitress sporting the signature uniform seasons a customer’s food tableside.
A Lawry’s waitress shows off the signature uniform in a photo from the 1950s.
While Lawry’s signature server uniform hasn’t changed much since the restaurant’s founding in 1938, there have been some tweaks. This photo from the 1960s shows a dress with longer sleeves than in other eras.
Lawry’s 80s Brown Gowns: While the original “brown gown” neckline was buttoned up, collars dropped in the 1980s.
A waitress donning the “brown gown” dresses a salad tableside with a dramatic flourish.
