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Q&A About Edwardian Men's Outfits
What did men wear in the Edwardian era?
Edwardian men typically wore three-piece suits consisting of a jacket, trousers, and waistcoat, complemented by high-collared white shirts and neckties. For formal occasions, they would don black tailcoats with wingtip collars and white bow ties, while everyday wear included sack coats and hats like derbies or bowlers.
What were the key characteristics of Edwardian men's fashion?
Key characteristics of Edwardian men's fashion included slim silhouettes with sleeves that evolved from being slim at the shoulder and full at the wrist to fullness shifting toward the shoulder by 1906. Other defining features were high, stiff detachable collars, higher-cut waistcoats than modern versions, tapered trousers with a higher rise, and an emphasis on custom tailoring.
What formal attire did Edwardian men wear?
Edwardian formal attire for evening events consisted of a black tailcoat, white shirt with a wingtip collar, and a white bow tie for black-tie events. Morning coats were sometimes worn for daytime formal events, and the Prince Albert frock coat was another formal option, while formal footwear included black patent slip-on tuxedo slippers or lace-up Oxfords.
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