Rocking Chin Beards, Ditching Mustaches

If you’ve ever wondered why Amish men sport that signature long chin beards without mustaches, it’s all about tradition—and a little bit of rebellion. This look goes back to the 1800s when Amish men wanted to set themselves apart from the military (and facial hair trends of the time).

Back then, mustaches were seen as a sign of military service, so the Amish ditched them to avoid any connection with the “outside world.” Instead, they kept the chin beard as a symbol of maturity and manliness. So, no mustache? No problem. They’ve turned it into a timeless style statement—and a practical one, too.