Vintage Style Mens Trousers - High-Waisted Dress Pants
We are proud to offer these authentic highwaisted dress pants as part of our historical clothing collection.
Historical Emporium offers a full line of well-made period clothing for men and women, ideal for movie and TV production, theatrical, living history and performing arts needs. Our timeless styles also look great as part of your everyday wardrobe.
To measure yourself for high waisted pants, measure your torso in inches just below your belly button and select this size of trousers. In many cases, this will be one or more sizes above your customary pants size since these traditional trousers sit higher on the body than modern pants.
Can I wear a belt with high waisted vintage pants?
These high waisted vintage dress trousers do not come with belt loops as they are designed in the authentic 19th century Victorian style. Instead, they feature a fish tail back specifically designed for wearing with suspenders.
Do I need to wear suspenders with my old fashioned high waisted pants?
Yes, suspenders are recommended for our old fashioned high waisted dress trousers as they feature a fish tail back specifically designed for suspender attachment. The authentic Victorian design does not include belt loops, making suspenders the appropriate and stylish way to wear these trousers.
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How are our vintage styled high waisted dress pants different from modern dress pants?
Our vintage styled high waisted dress pants differ from modern dress pants by sitting higher on the body near the belly button, featuring a button fly instead of a zipper, including a fish tail back for suspenders, and having no belt loops. These authentic details reflect the 19th century Victorian design aesthetic.
What is the fish tail back for?
The fish tail back on our dress trousers is specifically designed for attaching suspenders, a common feature in 19th century Victorian trouser design. This distinctive V-shaped back allows suspenders to be properly attached and helps distribute weight evenly across the shoulders when worn.
When did the zipper replace button fly pants?
Button fly pants were gradually replaced by zippers in mainstream men's trousers during the 1930s and 1940s. Prior to this transition, button flies were the standard closure method for men's dress trousers throughout the 19th century and early 20th century Victorian period.
What kind of pants did Victorian men wear?
Victorian men wore high-waisted trousers that sat near the navel, featuring button flies, fish tail backs for suspenders, and no belt loops. These trousers came in various styles including formal dress trousers, work pants, and casual wear, commonly made from wool, cotton, or linen depending on their intended use.
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What would men wear in the Victorian era?
Men in the Victorian era would wear high-waisted trousers with suspenders, paired with waistcoats, frock coats or morning coats, and dress shirts with detachable collars. The formal Victorian male silhouette emphasized a narrow waist and broad shoulders, with clothing varying in formality based on social occasion and class.
Did Victorian pants have zippers?
No, Victorian pants did not have zippers as this invention wasn't commonly used in clothing until the 1930s. Victorian trousers instead featured button fly closures, which were the standard fastening method throughout the 19th century.
What was used on pants before zippers?
Before zippers, pants were fastened using a button fly closure, which consisted of a row of buttons sewn vertically down the front opening. This traditional fastening method was the standard for men's trousers throughout the Victorian era and remained common until zippers became widely adopted in the 1930s-40s.
What were old fashioned pants called?
Old fashioned pants were commonly called "trousers" in formal contexts or "pantaloons" in earlier Victorian periods. Working men might refer to them as "breeches" or simply "pants," with specific styles having names like "Oxford bags," "peg tops," or "morning dress trousers" depending on their cut and purpose.
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What was Victorian style dress code?
The Victorian style dress code was highly formalized, with strict rules governing appropriate attire for different times of day, social occasions, and social classes. Men were expected to wear high-waisted trousers with matching waistcoats, frock coats or morning coats, proper neckwear, and hats when outdoors, with evening formal events requiring tailcoats and white tie.
What materials are our dress trousers made from?
Our dress trousers are crafted from high-quality wool or wool blends, chosen for their period authenticity, elegant drape, and comfort. These materials reflect the preferred fabrics of Victorian gentlemen's formal wear while providing modern durability and ease of care.
What is the inseam length of these dress trousers?
Our dress trousers come with a 36 inch inseam, which can be tailored locally to your desired fit. If you need them shorter, we recommend having them professionally hemmed to achieve the proper length and finish appropriate for formal Victorian-style trousers.