Q.
Where can I find information on groom's attire in the late-19th and early 20th centuries? My fiance and I are planning a Victorian ceremony.
A.
Think Hugh Grant in Four Weddings and a Funeral and you'll have the right idea; the gray morning coat with pinstriped trousers, waistcoat, and ascot is totally Victorian. If you want more historical info on the period, contact the Victorian Society in America at (215)545-8340. You may also want to check out the Amazon Drygoods catalogs, which offer authentic Victorian products. You can order a general catalog, with everything from corsets to cookbooks, or check out the clothing and shoe catalogs. They cost $3 to $7 each; call (800) 798-7979.
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