cd09536c6cc94b2cf7c9f8b781e2cdb3 images (2)The male suit, also known as the habit, made of three parts: the justaucorps, a jacket, and breeches.In the early eighteenth century the jacket continued to have a full skirt.Fabrics for men were primarily silks, velvets, and brocades, with woolens used for the middle class and for sporting costumes.

Footwear

In the early 1700s, men’s shoes continued to have a squared toe, but the heels were not as high. From 1720-1730, the heels became even smaller, and the shoes became more comfortable, no longer containing a block toe. The shoes from the first half of the century often contained an oblong buckle usually embedded with stones.

Accessories

Upper class men often wore a cane as part of their outfits, suspending it by a loop from one of their waistcoat buttons to allow their hands to properly hold snuff-boxes or handkerchiefs. The cane was thus less functional and rather for the sake of fashion.

Hairstyles and headgear

Wigs in a variety of styles were worn for different occasions and by different age groups.

The large high parted wig of the 1690s remained popular from 1700 until around 1720. During this time various colors were worn, but white was becoming more popular and the curls were getting tighter. Later, wigs or the natural hair were worn long, brushed back from the forehead and clubbed or tied back at the nape of the neck with a black ribbon. From about 1720, a bag wig gathered the back hair in a black silk bag. Black ribbons attached to the bag were brought to the front and tied in a bow in a style called a “solitaire”.

Wide-brimmed hats with brims turned up on three sides into tricornes were worn throughout the era. They were an essential element to the “domino”, a stylish costume for masquerade balls, which became an increasingly popular mode of entertainment. The “domino” style consisted of a mask, a long cape, and a tricorne hat, all usually constructed of dark colors.

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