thegentlemanscloset:I could never pull something like this off, but I can sure admire it. Formal coa
thegentlemanscloset:I could never pull something like this off, but I can sure admire it. Formal coat and waistcoat. French, circa 1760. Orange, silk moire, silver thread, silver sequins & paste jewelry in the buttons.. The ivory lace at the sleeves was probably added later. In the collection of the Kent State University Museum.I wouldn’t wear that orange either, but in black it would be perfect. -- source link
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