Arcynic wrote to remind me of the Gentleman’s Emporium web shop, for all things 19th Century clothing related. Now, bearing in mind this is the Gentleman’s emporium, they are mostly focused on clothing for the men in the audience – which I find quite refreshing. Maybe it’s just me, but when I’ve been looking at a lot of 19th Century clothing pages, the gentlemen are often relegated to a single top hat and several uniforms. Either way, the Gentleman’s Emporium stocks a wide variety of gentleman’s and ladies clothing, accessories and calligraphy supplies (for when only copperplate will do).

Even if you decide you’re not shopping today, it’s quite informative with pages on a Guide to Gentleman’s Clothing, and a gallery, ordered by decade, of mens wear of the 1800′s with descriptions of the styles and how you might recreate them with their help. I never knew there was so much fashion choice in a cravat! (Interesting styles for the young ladies above, dont you think? I’d never have thought it the 1850′s.)