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Frockcoats

AKA: ‘The Frock’

Intro: Having been introduced to the UK in the early part of the Nineteenth Century, the Frockcoat faded in popularity in the first part of the last Century but has had undergone somewhat of a renaissance in recent years. Easily distinguishable and some would even say ‘funky’, the Frockcoat is a popular choice for younger Grooms or those looking for something a little different.

The Look: The Frockcoat features a knee length, double breasted jacket that has no tapering and simply runs straight from the base of the lapels down to the bottom of the jacket. With normal suit lapels accompanied by 6, 8 or 10 buttons (3,4 or five each breast) the Frockcoat is available in more colours than any other Male Wedding Attire and fancy jackets featuring swirls, fleur-de-lis and a whole host of other patterns are readily available across the UK.

Essential Extras: A waistcoat works really well with a Frockcoat, and outlandish waistcoat designs complement the Frockcoat better than any other of their contemporaries. Trousers, be they single coloured or striped, work well with the jacket, and neither a plain nor winged collar shirt will look out of place. Ruches look fabulous, but European ties with their contemporary look and patterned cravats (that matches any pattern on the Frockcoat) some would say look even better.

Finishing Touches: Canes work really well with a Frockcoat and plain or ornate tie pins can add to the effect.