Gentlemans Attire

From Top Hats to Tail Coats...... We have a huge selection that grows each week,aside from handmade pieces of vintage wear we also buy genuine Victorian items as well as other re-productions.

Here is a selection of tails coats and waistcoats and other Victorian Gentlemans Attire. Please be aware that we have a larger selection and many sizes are not listed here always email us for a current list of sizes and colours available to you.

Top Hats

Lovely shaped Squire Topper, new in from America, it stands app 6.25" high and is made in wool felt with a white lining. The circumference inside is 23". £70 plus P and P £7.50

Again from America, a good competitively priced Topper, in wool felt with white lining. £45 plus P and P £7.50. 23" and 24" circumference available.

All Wool Black Frockcoats

These lovely frockcoats have a herringbone self stripe and are 100% wool with a polyester lining. They are brand new and normally retail at about £199 so they are a bargain.
Eminently suitable for the fairgoer or re-enactor, they are very smart and just what a victorian gentleman would have worn.
Also suitable for weddings and for Goths
Chest 36 to 40 £75 plus P and P £7.50
Chest 42 to 44 £80 plus P and P £7.50
Chest 46 & over £85 plus P and P £7.50

Superb Light Weight Black Frockcoats

These elegant frockcoats are by Wilvhorst(as used by Pronuptia) and are 55% Polyester, 30% Wool and 15% Mohair. They are a medium weight so suitable for summer or indoors.
They are plain black with a satin binding to the revere, single fastening at front. These have been used about 5/6 times for hiring but are "as new".
They are a classic victorian style coat that would have been worn by gentlemen going about their daily business.
They are eminently suitable for re-enactors, fairgoers or even for a wedding or for Goths. We have a limited number at present so don't delay.
They are available to buy at ;
sizes 36 to 42 £50 plus p and p £5
sizes 44 and 46 £55 plus p and p £7.50
size 48 and over£60 plus p and p £7.50

A Selection of Waistcoats

We have some lovely new sets of waistcoats and cravats just in and these are available for hire, as part of a complete outfit, as well as to buy.
The cravats have been made to complement/match the waistcoats and are made of a good quality taffeta with a lining.
The waistcoats are a good weight, have two pockets and the backs are in black. Theae are available in a range of sizes.
£17.50 the set plus p and p £2.50

In addition we have a large selection of other waistcoats, most of which are one offs, so if these do not suit your needs just let us have your chest size and we will send you pictures of what we have in stock to fit you.

Price List to purchase as at July 08

Trousers from £15
Top Hats from £45
Cravat £5
Waistcoat from £10
Wing collar shirt £12
Pocket Watch £20
Frockcoat from £50
Morningcoat from £50

Below is just a selection of what we have in stock

Also Available For Gents Wear:
Top Hats, Bowler Hats, Straw Boaters, Ties Cravats, Braces, Canes, Pocket Watches, Cuffs and Collars, Links Trousers in Tartans checks and plains colour such as black and grey, pinstripe trousers.
Please email for more details

Confederate Officers Uniform

This is a Confederate Officer Uniform, complete with trousers, sash and hat.
The jacket measures approximately, chest 44” under arm seam 20” neck 17.5” length of coat from shoulder seam to hem 42” cuffs 12”.The jacket is fully lined throughout. The trousers are a lighter blue, with a red stripe down the outside seam. They measure approx 34” waist and inside leg 31” Inside hat circumference is approx 23.5” The rim of the hat is about 3.5 from bottom of hat band to rim.
For hire only

Large Sized Town Cryers Outfit

A Town Crier’s Complete Outfit,or Highway man comprising of a long coat with cape, Tri-peak hat, shirt, trousers and a belt.
This outfit is in immaculate condition and hardly been worn.

The coat measures approximately, up to 54” collar nearly 17” (is not meant to close at front), sleeve under arm seam is 19” shoulder seam to bottom of jacket 44". The coat is completely lined throughoutand accented cuffs with white lace work. The Tri-Peak hat is black with a white fur type and gold trim.The hat measures inside circumference 23”.

The white shirt has a jabot attached to it. It measures approx chest 50” neck 17”.

The trousers are black and fasten with hook and eye and a zip centre front, and are elasticated around the backWaist measures approx 28” unstretched and stretch to an approx 36” Inside leg seam approx 30.5”

For hire only

A Victorian Dandy

A fabulous full length frock coat in deep red velour.We team this up with black trousers,white frill shirt & waistcoat. This costume coat is sized at a 44/46" chest and is ideal for the Victorian Dandy Type.
For hire only

THE WORKING MAN

This is a working man's outfit comprising trousers, waistcoat, collarless shirt, neck tie and hat. There is also a jacket that goes with this which is unlined so that it hangs slightly baggy rather than looking tailored.
The trousers are designed to be worn with braces so that they hang loosely at the rear rather than being very fited. The suit is made of a black wool mix material and is quite thick.
Jacket and Waistcoat 40" chest
Trousers 32" waist 30" inside leg

For hire only

This navy serge three peice suit was made for a volunteer on a preserved railway working as a guard. It is a 40 chest, 32 waist, 30 inside leg.
It has gold buttons on the jacket and the hat has FR for Furness Railway on it.