Recently, I sent an e-mail to my mother that I may or may not have written about here. In any case, I am hoping that some of you can help me with this, since it's slightly visual. For those who don't know me well, I am a woman but am strictly interested in men's attire and am seekingan Edwardian suit. I also have no time for modern materials in reproductions. Eventually, I wish to own formal and semi-formal clothing. But now, I am seeking informal daywear for regular use when going out. Please tell me if this modern suit is, in fact, a lounge/sack suit and if it is actually Edwardian in style. I am providing the letter in its entirety both for those who are curious and for comparison.

"  I remember some time ago, we were talking about suits, and I was trying to describe what I wanted.  I mentioned that it was a lounge or sack suit, but that I couldn't find examples. Now, I have.  This is a lounge suit.  It's the sort of thing that would be worn daily to almost every informal occasion, from business meetings, to shopping, to luncheon with friends, to a walk around the park, to seeing a doctor or getting a haircut.  It was already sold.  I am just showing it to you so that you know what I am talking about.

https://www.bidsquare.com/online-auctions/charles-a-whitaker/gents-edwardian-three-piece-lounge-suit-311484

This is a modern reproduction but sounds like it has no synthetic materials.  It can be worn with buttoned boots as shown, but also with Oxfords or other lace-up shoes.  And yes, some cuffs can be turned up on suits from that era, so I was wrong about that.  This is grey, but they also make blue, pin striped, and brown.  I am not sure if this is a lounge suit, as it doesn't say, but I am guessing it is.  These are always available.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/284346733105

This, in contrast, is truly formal daywear, suitable for a wedding or some other serious occasion.  I certainly don't need it now. The night equivalent would be black tie for semi-formal and white tie for formal occasions.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/397023472497

  Since I mentioned it the last time we spoke about this, I did a bit of research.  There is such a thing as walking suits.  They are quite informal (more so than lounge suits) and are normally used in the country or when out for city strolls, but not for everyday occasions.  Regardless, I can't find one."

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For those who don't know me well, I am a woman but prefer men's attire, particularly of the antique (usually edwardian perhaps through 1950's, but that's pushing it) variety. I also love dandyism. After years of searching, I think I finally found a lounge suit! It doesn't say so in the description, but when I fed the words into Perplexity and asked what sort of suit it was, it told me lounge. I am totally blind, so I cannot see the images. This is the sort of thing that would be worn daily to almost every informal occasion, from business meetings, to shopping, to luncheon with friends, to a walk around the park, to seeing a doctor or getting a haircut. It's the winter version, made with wool, though some are in lighter fabrics, such as linen, for the summer. This is a modern reproduction but sounds like it has no synthetic materials, unlike many that I keep seeing with ridiculous things such as polyester, zippers, etc. It can be worn with buttoned boots, but also with Oxfords or other lace-up shoes.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/284346733105

This, in contrast, is truly formal dayware, suitable for a wedding or some other serious occasion. As you can tell, this one is authentic. No, I won't be buying it, as I don't need such a suit right now. Oddly enough, it is very easy to find morning suits, tuxedos, etc. but not lounge suits..

https://www.ebay.com/itm/397023472497

Earlier this week, I began thinking. I had heard of running suits, but is there such a thing as a walking suit? It turns out that there is. These are quite informal and are normally used in the country or when out for city strolls, but not for everyday occasions like the lounge suits. Regardless, I can't find one anywhere. It was difficult enough finding this!

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Since this post is about fashion, let me start by answering the question that I am sure will be on your mind upon seeing my name. No, I am not related to The Beau. However, I love dandyism as a whole, and I took this name in tribute. I am also working to have his book, Male and Female Costume, published online freely, but that's for another post and time. At any rate, I am forty-one and am passionate about antique menswear, Regency as a scholarly pursuit, and Edwardian for daily wear. Naturally, I am constantly researching and trying to expand upon my knowledge. I am totally blind, so I must rely on descriptions rather than images.

I am the type who would like to wear a three-piece suit and accessories everywhere I go. I've decided that for my first one, I should get a lounge suit, since I can wear it almost anywhere during the day, provided it's not a formal occasion. I will eventually have morning wear, white tie, black tie, and informal evening wear, but that's for later. I have found some sites which create reproductions of men's Edwardian suits, but most use synthetic materials and/or zippers, which I refuse to wear, and none uses fabrics of the proper thickness. I found sites that make women's suits with men's specifications (no ridiculous enhancements of breasts, butt, shallow pockets, soft colours, buttons on the wrong sides of shirts, etc.) but they only make modern clothing. Ebay and Etsy occasionally have some authentic pieces, but most are too formal for daily use, even by Edwardian standards! I am also having difficulty with finding some accessories, such as proper ties and socks without elastic. My other option is to have a suit commissioned, but for that, I need to find a good tailor. The best in the world, in my opinion, is Zack Pinsent, but he's in England and I'm in America (New Jersey).

I am seeking those who share my interest in antique menswear, and perhaps some advice as to where I can find such clothing and/or accessories.

For those who are interested in my journey so far, here is my dreamwidth post containing all sorts of links related to Regency and Edwardian menswear.

dandylover1.dreamwidth.org/210…

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