19th Century Men's Outerwear
Waistcoat / Vest:
#1800M03
Starts at $75
The waistcoat or vest underwent a few changes throughout the century, but minor variations in style will help to date your outfit. Most waistcoats were cut straight in front until the later half of the century when they had tabs. They can be double or single-breasted.
Collars varied depending on the year. Regency collars are tall and stand-up. Victorian collars were fold-down with varying widths on the lapels, Edwardian collars had many variations, including a straight-cut vest with no collar.
Tailcoat:
#1800M04
Starts at $200
The tailcoat can be double or single breasted. This coat changed little throughout the century, tails moved forward or back along the waistline, lapels and collars changed with fashion and sleeves had more or less poof depending on the year.
Fall Front Pants:
#1800M05
Start at $60
Fall front pants are very comfortable, and a defining characteristic of the Georgian and Regency ears. All fall front pants have pockets. Yes, pockets are historically documented, you can have them!
Fly Front Pants:
#1800M06
Start at $55
Fly front pants are made just like modern button-down pants.
Frock coat:
#1800M07
Starts at $250
The frock coat was for informal daywear. It closes in the front and can be double or single breasted. (gentlemen on the left)
Morning Coat:
#1800M08
Starts at $250
The morning coat has a cut-away front similar to the tailcoat, but was worn for less formal occasions. It is single breasted or open. (center and right)
Sack Coat:
#1800M09
Starts at $200
1850’s predecessor of the modern suit coat. This is a loose fitting coat with straight seams. It was worn as a sport coat for many years, and did not become business wear until the twentieth century.
Overcoat:
#1800M10
Starts at $250
1870’s. The overcoat is a long wool coat with a fur lining that can be double or single breasted. It fits loosely over all other garments.
Cloak:
#1800M11
wool, silk, velvet, (faux) fur
1/2 cloak Starts at $100 (waist - hips)
full cloak Starts at $200 (below hips - ankles)
Cloaks can be 1/2 length or full length, have capes, collars or hoods, and can be made of a full circle or half circle. Full circle cloaks are voluminous and very warm. Half circle cloaks are clean-cut and made for evening dress or mild weather.
19th Century Men's Outerwear
Waistcoat / Vest:
#1800M03
Starts at $75
The waistcoat or vest underwent a few changes throughout the century, but minor variations in style will help to date your outfit. Most waistcoats were cut straight in front until the later half of the century when they had tabs. They can be double or single-breasted.
Collars varied depending on the year. Regency collars are tall and stand-up. Victorian collars were fold-down with varying widths on the lapels, Edwardian collars had many variations, including a straight-cut vest with no collar.
Tailcoat:
#1800M04
Starts at $200
The tailcoat can be double or single breasted. This coat changed little throughout the century, tails moved forward or back along the waistline, lapels and collars changed with fashion and sleeves had more or less poof depending on the year.
Fall Front Pants:
#1800M05
Start at $60
Fall front pants are very comfortable, and a defining characteristic of the Georgian and Regency ears. All fall front pants have pockets. Yes, pockets are historically documented, you can have them!
Fly Front Pants:
#1800M06
Start at $55
Fly front pants are made just like modern button-down pants.
Frock coat:
#1800M07
Starts at $250
The frock coat was for informal daywear. It closes in the front and can be double or single breasted. (gentlemen on the left)
Morning Coat:
#1800M08
Starts at $250
The morning coat has a cut-away front similar to the tailcoat, but was worn for less formal occasions. It is single breasted or open. (center and right)
Sack Coat:
#1800M09
Starts at $200
1850’s predecessor of the modern suit coat. This is a loose fitting coat with straight seams. It was worn as a sport coat for many years, and did not become business wear until the twentieth century.
Overcoat:
#1800M10
Starts at $250
1870’s. The overcoat is a long wool coat with a fur lining that can be double or single breasted. It fits loosely over all other garments.
Cloak:
#1800M11
wool, silk, velvet, (faux) fur
1/2 cloak Starts at $100 (waist - hips)
full cloak Starts at $200 (below hips - ankles)
Cloaks can be 1/2 length or full length, have capes, collars or hoods, and can be made of a full circle or half circle. Full circle cloaks are voluminous and very warm. Half circle cloaks are clean-cut and made for evening dress or mild weather.