Velvet Baroque Nobleman Wedding Costume Justaucorps with Gold Braid

Premium Velvet Baroque Nobleman Wedding Costume Justaucorps with Gold Braid

The Golden Age of the Sun King and Courtly Opulence

This noble men's attire finds its historical roots at the beginning of the 18th century (roughly between 1700 and 1730). This epoch, culminating during the late reign of King Louis XIV in France and the early Georgian era in Great Britain, brought a fundamental revolution in men's fashion—the birth of the three-piece suit. This type of coat, known as a justaucorps (a close-fitting knee-length coat), was the exclusive privilege of the highest social strata. It was worn at royal courts, during official state ceremonies, and for grand aristocratic weddings.

The defining features of this style include monumental turn-back cuffs, low-set pockets with decorated flaps, and dense metallic braid trim, which ostentatiously demonstrated the wealth and rank of the wearer. This garment marks the elegant transition from rigid military styles to galant Rococo sophistication.

Assembly and Guidelines for Correct Use

To achieve a flawless historical silhouette, the costume must be layered in the traditional manner. First, don the narrow knee-breeches and secure the buttons. Next comes the shirt, around the collar of which you fasten the intricately folded decorative lace cravat (jabot). Over the shirt, wear the long brocade waistcoat, which visually elongates the figure and buttons tightly down the front. Finally, layer the velvet justaucorps coat over the waistcoat, leaving the upper section open to proudly display the patterned brocade beneath. Complete your majestic appearance by donning the tricorn hat trimmed with elegant fur boa.

Detailed Technical Parameters

Important Note: The white stockings and black leather shoes with buckles shown in the photographs are for display purposes only and are not included in the delivery.

Care and Maintenance Guidelines

This costume is crafted from a premium blend of natural cotton velvet and delicate metallic threads within the brocade. To preserve its pristine condition, please observe the following care instructions:

• The uniform garments must never be machine washed or tumble dried. Washing would crush the velvet pile and break the metallic fibres in the brocade. Always take the outfit to a professional dry cleaner for specialized chemical dry cleaning.
• After each wear, allow the garments to air out thoroughly on wide clothing hangers in a dry room kept away from direct sunlight.
• Remove dust from the hat and velvet using a soft fabric brush only, always brushing in the direction of the velvet nap.
• Ironing must be performed exclusively from the reverse side at the lowest temperature setting using a dry pressing cloth. Never apply heavy pressure to the velvet to avoid shiny crush marks.

Safety and Modern Usage Restrictions

This outfit is designed solely for social events, theatrical performances, LARP, and historical reenactments. The wide turn-back cuffs, long coat skirts, and particularly the voluminous cotton jabot at the throat pose an elevated risk near open flames. Exercise extreme caution at historical balls and banquets around candles, torches, and open fireplaces, as the fabrics are not treated with fire-retardant chemicals. For safety reasons, do not utilize this costume for full-contact steel fighting, as the fine velvet can easily rip against sharp armour edges.

Recommended Accessories

To complement this aristocratic attire, we recommend purchasing an elegant Baroque smallsword with a richly decorated hilt and a historical white powdered allonge wig, both materially and stylistically matching the first third of the 18th century perfectly.

This Velvet Baroque Nobleman Wedding Costume Justaucorps can be made in various colors according to these sample cards. Please note the requested color(s) into your order, in the field for your comment. Please specify always (1) the number of the sample card, (2) letter of the color, and (3) description of the colour (Example: 04-F-blue). If you choose a fabric with different composition, the price may change. Possible price change will be consulted with you before processing the order.

This Velvet Baroque Nobleman Wedding Costume Justaucorps will be made exactly to your measure at no additional charge. In the latter case please fill in this measurement chart after finishing your order.

Information about cleaning and care.