1800s

By Khammock

  • Regency Era

    Regency Era
    English gentlemen wore Tail Coats, usually Wool plain weave, full finish, and silk velvet with wool braid trim and metallic buttons.

  • Dapper Gentlemen

    Dapper Gentlemen
    The length of the pant changed from below the knee to below the ankle and the fit of the pant loosened slightly. shirts had tall standing collars and were worn with neckties ties into a bow.

  • Snatched waist?

    Snatched waist?
    Frock coats replaced tail coats, they were calf length and some double breasted. waist coats were also very popular, they were worn extremely tight through the waist. during this time period Corsets or corset-like garments were worn by many men to draw in the waistline

  • Victorian Gentlemen

    Victorian Gentlemen
    1840’s men's fashion was marked by tightly tailored coats and trousers. In fact, some wealthy gentlemen continued to wear corsets.

  • Half a century later

    Half a century later
    The 1850 marked a period for bolder styles, frock coats had wider lapels and looser cuts.detachable shirt collars and cuffs became very popular during this time period as well.