During the Victorian period, the Victorian man was the breadwinner and head of the family and household. It was a time where economic and social advancements reached unprecedented levels, and the men credited with these achievements were expected to be dutiful and attentive husbands and fathers.
According to “The Gentlemen’s Book of Etiquette,” the first rule of guidance for the 1860s Victorian gentleman in matters of clothing is, “Let the dress suit the occasion.” It is advised that it is just as absurd for a man to go into the street in the morning with his dress coat, white kid gloves, and dancing boots, as it is for a lady to promenade the fashionable streets in full evening dress, or for the same man to present himself in the ballroom with heavy walking boots, a great coat, and riding cap.
Simplicity should always preside over the Victorian gentleman’s wardrobe.
http://www.victoriana.com/Mens-Clothing/How_to_Dress_Like_a_Victorian_Man.html
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