In Britain in the 1660s a new style of formal day wear was introduced for men. It replaced the doublet and petticoat breeches. The new fashion was started by Charles II, under the influence of Louis XIV of France. Men now wore a long, fairly tight-fitting coat reaching to the knee. The breeches accompanying the new coat were much more closely fitting than previous ones. Men’s dress continued to be elaborately decorated. This coat has silver braid applied horizontally down both fronts, with cuff facings of blue wool. The ensemble is shown with an equally lavishly embroidered cape. By the 18th century the cape had become a purely functional garment, used only for protective wear outdoors.

In Britain in the 1660s a new style of formal day wear was introduced for men. It replaced the doublet and petticoat breeches. The new fashion was started by Charles II, under the influence of Louis XIV of France. Men now wore a long, fairly tight-fitting coat reaching to the knee. The breeches accompanying the new coat were much more closely fitting than previous ones. Men’s dress continued to be elaborately decorated. This coat has silver braid applied horizontally down both fronts, with cuff facings of blue wool. The ensemble is shown with an equally lavishly embroidered cape. By the 18th century the cape had become a purely functional garment, used only for protective wear outdoors.

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  1. applesandibexes reblogged this from thestuartkings and added:
    STYLIN’.
  2. hellscabanaboy reblogged this from napoleoncaesarparte and added:
    What are y’all talking about this is amazing
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  7. cakesandfail reblogged this from swoopbikesandstarmaps and added:
    Woah hang on you can’t just go talking about bedsheets on a post about lovely period costume especially when it talks...
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  10. latitudeoctopus reblogged this from aatv8 and added:
    I thin it’s pretty sharp (besides the wig) Charlie II was a stylish mother and no one can tell me any different.
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  12. i-cry-under-my-skin reblogged this from folksongs-and-fairytales and added:
    Why don’t men dress like this anymore ;A; If I see a man in 17th, 18th or 19th century outfits I’m instantly attracted...
  13. cookieglitch reblogged this from cakesandfail and added:
    But yes, you would be respected with this formal wear (Maybe not by everyone mind)
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  15. more-than-this-provincial-life reblogged this from cakesandfail and added:
    I agree, (although that doesn’t say much, considering what I find acceptable in clothing) it’s not that terrible. It’s...
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  17. napoleoncaesarparte reblogged this from folksongs-and-fairytales and added:
    I pine for an age in which purple-striped bedsheets were the mark of a sophisticated, influential, and affluent man
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  19. folksongs-and-fairytales reblogged this from cakesandfail and added:
    …I happen to find the cape very attractive xD
  20. ladycashasatiger reblogged this from marchesamedici and added:
    How was this ever okay. I mean, props to Charlie 2 for still getting all the chicks when dressed like this, but IMO 1600...
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    God I love historical clothing.
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