Mess jacket
The mess jacket is a type of formal jacket that ends at the waist. It features either a non-fastening double breast cut or a single-breasted version that fastens.Regency period.
History
The waist-length style of jacket first appeared in the 1790s when
.The mess jacket soon fell out of fashion for two main reasons. One is that the jacket only worked well with an athletic and slim fit. The other reason is that the mess jacket had gone on to be worn by musicians, bellhops and waiters, leading the class conscious of the era to abandon the garment. It is still used in service industries.[1] The jacket also continues to be used as part of military mess dress.
References
- ^ a b c d e Entry at blacktieguide.com Accessed August 4, 2012].
- ^ Regency Fashion History. 1800s Costume History, by Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.com
- ISBN 978-1-317-45167-9.
- ISBN 978-1-61069-310-3.
External links
Media related to Mess jackets at Wikimedia Commons
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