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How differently were the Confederate soldiers dressed compared to the Union soldiers?
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The uniforms were quite similar, but the biggest difference was the coloring. The confederates wore grey, while the union wore blue. My attached pictures should illustrate the minimal difference. Since the military history of the Confederacy was closely tied to that of the Union, they retained rank structure, customs & courtesies, and yes, even the basic uniform of the Union. 
Voted as best: vicgoodwin, jeffhoard
The expression "blue and the grey" is an fairly accurate generalization of the uniforms of the Union and Confederate armies. So the uniforms were recognizably different (for obvious reasons).
I feel, however, there are common points to note:
- The uniforms were designed based on the military fashion of the day and shared a common aesthetic.
- Throughout the war (and more towards the end, especially for confederate troops), access to equipment, uniforms and even shoes was problematic. Troops dressed in civilian clothes was not uncommon.
- Irregular troops, militias and scouts dressed in civilian clothes at times and may not have been instantly recognizable as Confederate or Union troops.
I feel, however, there are common points to note:
- The uniforms were designed based on the military fashion of the day and shared a common aesthetic.
- Throughout the war (and more towards the end, especially for confederate troops), access to equipment, uniforms and even shoes was problematic. Troops dressed in civilian clothes was not uncommon.
- Irregular troops, militias and scouts dressed in civilian clothes at times and may not have been instantly recognizable as Confederate or Union troops.
source(s):
http://www.ushist.com/american_civil_war_uniforms.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_civil_war
http://www.ushist.com/american_civil_war_uniforms.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_civil_war
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