Gentlemans Attire

From Top Hats to Tail Coats...... We have an ever changing selection that grows each week.

Here is a selection of coats and waistcoats and other Victorian Gentlemans Attire that can be hired or, in some cases, is available to buy.
Please be aware that we have a larger selection than shown so always email us for a current list of sizes and colours available.

Top Hats & Bowlers

Classic black bowler in wool felt with grosgrain band and leatherette sweatband. £40 plus p and p £7.50. Available in head circumference 23", 24" and 24.5/25"

Lovely shaped topper with satin lining, grossgrain band and sweatband inside. Crown is app 5.25" high.
£65 inc P and P
Available in 58cm,59cm and 60cm

Brocade Frockcoats

We now stock a small selection of Brocade frockcoats and also waistcoats in the same material
Frockcoat £60 plus p and p £5
Waiscoat £15 plus p and p £2.50

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

We also sell our ex-hire stock off from tme to time, these will still be in excellent condition and are the same quality as above.

Chest 36 to 40 £60 plus P and P £7.50
Chest 42 to 44 £65 plus P and P £7.50
Chest 46 & over £70 plus P and P £7.50

Cravats

We currently have the above cravats for sale, prices as follows:
Black lustre £5
Green £5
Irridescent purple £6.50
Black brocade £6.50(no longer available..only plain black)
Grey brocade £6.50
Black and silver £6.50
Purple £6
Green brocade £6
Mauve/lilac £6

A Selection of Waistcoats

We have some lovely sets of waistcoats and cravats 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 or brocade 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.
£20 the set including p and p

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 June 09

Trousers from £15
Top Hats from £60
Cravat from £5
Waistcoat from £12
Wing collar shirt £12.50
Pocket Watch £20
Frockcoat from £60
Morningcoat from £50

Below is just a small selection of what we have in stock for hire.

Also Available For Gents Wear:
Top Hats, Bowler Hats, Straw Boaters, Ties Cravats, Braces, 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

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.
For Hire Only

Lightweight two peice suit with bound edges shown with waistcoat with gold thread embroidery and jacquard ceavat.
Chest 44 Waist 36 I Leg 33
For Hire Only