Journal des Dames et des Modes: Men’s Fashion 1807
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This fashion plate, created by Pierre Charles Baquoy in 1807, showcases the "Costume tout-à-fait Negligé" (completely informal outfit) of the time. The illustration, from the Parisian fashion journal *Journal des Dames et des Modes*, captures a man in a loose-fitting coat, a waistcoat, and white breeches, emphasizing the relaxed yet stylish attire favored by men in early 19th-century France. The image offers a glimpse into the evolving fashion trends of the era and remains a valuable resource for understanding the sartorial choices of the period.
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The Journal des Dames et des Modes occasionally provided coverage of men’s styles. These illustrations give a good picture of trends in mens’ clothing from 1797 to 1825. During the 18th century, gentlemen wore culotte (knee-breeches) 1. These fell out of fashion with the elimination of strict class distinctions during the French Revolution, to be replaced by a type of long trouser(s) known as pantalon à la Hussarde 2. These were worn with hussar boots. ‘Pantaloons’ 3 were trousers pulled tight with an elastic strap under the instep. Carrick 4 coats with a double collar were popular, and in the evenings men wore a special dress cloak 5.
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