The Tailcoat needs very little introduction. It
is probably one of the most impressive coats available. This cut-in tail
coat was adopted for all dress occasions and by 1850's was long-bodied and
sleek. As early as 1860 it was worn for formal evening dress. The basic
principal of cutting a dress-coat had not changed since 1840, only variations
in proportions. This coat is available in either single or double breasted
version. Velvet trim can be added to the collar or collar and cuffs, if
desired. The single breasted version is shown. Two cloth covered buttons
are close the front and are supplied, but not sewn on.
Because of the short waist length of this coat, if
one wears a vest it will show at the bottom of the coat front. This is
quite normal and is the reason why vests usually matched either the
trousers or coat so that the vest would blend in and not create a
"scene" at the bottom of the coat. Proper shirt for this coat is
the Pleated Front Dress Shirt.
Our civilian tails coat is made from quality lighter
weight woolens than our military frockcoat.
1800-1830
Call if
Interested |
1830-1850
Dickens &
More |
1830-1850
Chestnut
Double Breasted |
Victorian (1850 on)
Black
Single Breasted |
Color representations are not exact, they are affected by
camera exposure, image software and monitors. |
Periods: The style of these coats changed over time, mostly in the collar, sleeve and body
fit.
1800/1816-1830: This has the stand and fall collar, it is cut narrower across the
shoulders, a smaller sleeve hole, a more of a tubular sleeve and a more tailored body. When made correctly it is much less
comfortable than the 1830 and later coats. We currently do not offer this period of coat. If you are interested, call is to
talk about it.
1830-1850 (Dickens and more): This has the rise and fall collar, it is cut narrower across the
shoulders, a smaller sleeve hole, a more of a tubular sleeve and a more tailored body. When made correctly it is much less
comfortable than the 1850 and later coats. Because most people do not like the true period cut/fit, we modify it somewhat
in the body, shoulder and sleeve hole fit to make it more acceptable to modern taste. It is in between the Civil War fit
and the correct earlier fit.
1850 On (Victorian: Civil War / Old West): This is our standard coat. There
were style changes to this coat over time, mostly in the collar and lapels. Sometimes there were wide collars and sometimes
narrow collars. We cannot cater to the various changes, so we only make the version shown. It has a somewhat wide collar
and is most appropriate for 1850 through 1900.
Material and Color Samples Page.
Measurement Chart: Click Here.
Custom made item, please allow 8 - 10 weeks for
delivery. Custom Clothing and Uniforms are not returnable. Rush orders are available for an
additional price. A rush order reduces the manufacturing time from 8 - 10 weeks to 4 - 5 weeks. The price
on rush orders DOES NOT include faster shipping, for faster shipping use the shipping option on the "View Cart" page.
