Mens fashion profile

Men's Apparel 1850-1900

  • Men's Clothing 1850's

    Men's Clothing 1850's
    A new style began in the 50's. It was called the sack coat, which was a thigh length loosely fitted jacket. The sack coat was extremely popular in this era.
  • Men's Clothing 1860's

    Men's Clothing 1860's
    During the 1860's, there was a common hairstyle, "Dundreary Whiskers." They were long pendant side whiskers worn with a full beard and drooping moustache.
  • Men's Clothing 1870's

    Men's Clothing 1870's
    During this time, shirt collars were very stiff and standing up with the tips of the collar turned down into wings.
  • Men's Clothing 1880's

    Men's Clothing 1880's
    In the 1880's, lounge suits became increasingly popular for men. The lounge suits were typically slim fit.
  • Men's Clothing 1890's

    Men's Clothing 1890's
    During the 1890's, the three piece lounge suit became popular. It also became very popular for men to wear trousers with creases on the front.