Odd Fashion Trends in History for Males

Wigs

• Greece• Really started around the 16th century most

likely because of hair loss• Lice• Louis XIII and Louis XIV• Social rank• Wigmaker’s guild in France 1665

1697

1610-1643

1643-1715

Corset

• Overall slimmer look• Victorian and Edwardian = smaller

waist/broader shoulders• Posture

1893

Stuffing Calf Muscles

• Started in 16th century trying to get Henry VIII legs

• Muscular and bulky• Garters

Trunk Hose

• Mid 16th – early 17th century• Slashing and poufing• Laws against pants size

Cravat

• Croatia in the early 17th century• Military• Started in France during Louis XIII’s reign• Elaborate during Louis XIV’s reign• Steinkirk

Louis XIV

Croatian military wear

Ruff

• Mid 16th to mid 17th century• Kept neckline and chest of doublet clean• Starch

Heels

• Pattens of the middle ages• Keep clothing and feet clean• Riding • French courtiers• Stopped during the French Revolution