Men's Clothing In The 1800s

During the 1800s, clothing styles could be considered eccentric yet dazzling. Although some styles diminished throughout the century, they remained breathtaking and utterly awe-inspiring. Men’s designs during the during this time period were extremely handsome, and the women’s were extraordinary in places of wealth. These fashions are important in understanding the way life was in the 19th century.
Women’s dress during the 1800s was elegant and chic. Throughout the century, the figure of the women gradually became more apparent in the clothing they wore (Victoria & Albert Museum). In the evening, women wore dresses with short and puffed sleeves. During the day, dresses had long sleeves. Corsets were very popular, tight-fitting undergarments that women would wear to shape their figure. When outdoors, women would frequently wear bonnets (Victoria & Albert Museum). When indoors, they would wear linen caps. Their hair was commonly found with a middle part and a bun on the back of the head with short ringlets on the sides of the face (Victoria & Albert Museum).
During formal times, their coats were cut short in the front, with long tails in the back (Victoria & Albert Museum). Over time, trousers became longer. They regularly wore tall, black or brown hats and black riding boots (Victoria & Albert Museum). Their hair was a usually a tousled look or was short and curled. During the day, outfits were normally a frock coat, which was a double breasted overcoat that fit closely to the torso, a high stiff collar, and straight pants. Mustaches and beards were very common during this period (Victoria & Albert Museum). The idol of men’s design was a dandy named George “Beau” Brummel (Johnson). He was the epitome of fashionable men at the