Where to buy Victorian Clothing?

[Argonor]

I know this is not strictly wargaming, but can somebody please point me to a vendor (UK or Europe) of fairly correct victorian clothing?

I would especially like to find a black Inverness Cloak (preferably in wool), but I am planning to collect a full set of clothing to wear at special occations. 

I have found a couple of US vendors of Victorian and Old West clothing, but I don't like to pay the postage and import taxes 

[carlos marighela]

Victorias' Secret?

[Hobbit]

If you Google "Inverness Cape" then you get quite a few manufacturers/suppliers in Scotland but one that I looked at quoted about £600/$1000USD.

You could also try searching through a directory like the one below to find where re-enactors obtain their gear. Unfortunately a couple of the suppliers I was thinking of have ceased trading in the last couple of years 

http://www.historic-uk.com/LivingHistory/ReenactorsDirectory/

[Lowtardog]

Victorias' Secret?

Beat me to it 

[6milPhil]

Good luck and deep pockets.

http://www.sutlers.co.uk/acatalog/vict.html

http://victoriancostume.co.uk/purchases/gents-outfits/

http://www.devilinspired.co.uk/47-men-s-steampunk-clothing

Alternatively, buy a pattern and have a Dane make it up for you.

http://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/108788608/mens-victorian-frock-coat-vest-steampunk?utm_source=google&utm_medium=product_listing_promoted_en_gb&utm_campaign=supplies_low

[janner]

If you're ever in London, I suggest going to Old Hat in Fulham 

[carlos marighela]

Beat me to it 

Dunno about you but I can never find anything of theirs in my size. Had any luck?

[Argonor]

Thanks guys, some of you are very helpful.

I also own a bullwhip 

I am actually planning to have an inverness cape sewn of real tweed (with matching deerstalker), as soon as I have saved up double the amount, but I need some garments to wear under it... otherwise I might get arrested... 

[huevans]

Search Past Patterns and Laughing Moon on Amazon or Google. Those 2 companies (and some others) provide patterns for standard Victorian and Edwardian clothing, such as trousers, shirts and frockcoats or sack coats.

[Argonor]

Search Past Patterns and Laughing Moon on Amazon or Google. Those 2 companies (and some others) provide patterns for standard Victorian and Edwardian clothing, such as trousers, shirts and frockcoats or sack coats.

OK, thanks. I'm not sure I can convince my wife of the necessity of her sewing me a(nother) set of historical clothes, but it's worth a try... 

[grant]

Victorias' Secret?

 

[fastolfrus]

Look for Glynis Hughs on facebook.

[Argonor]

Look for Glynis Hughs on facebook.

I'll have a look, thanks!

[Mingans Marauders]

I've gotten most of mine at local thrift stores, sure its not X cut of a vest, but hey it looks cool enough. Atleast on the upside us guys can do that, when it comes to the woman folk they have a harder time finding "something that looks close enough."

I think I've spent around $50 or so on atleast two complete outfits, plus a handful of mix match vests and pants. About the only thing I've special bought was my puff ties which I get from a friend. And a tux shirt, which had the right collar and size for me(which was only a few bucks on eBay).

Now my 24th Reg. of Foot jacket I spend a PRETTY penny on.....