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During the 1880s, formal evening dress remained a dark tail coat and trousers with a dark waistcoat, a white bow tie, and a shirt with a winged collar.

In mid-decade, the dinner jacket or tuxedo, was used in more relaxed formal occasions.

The Norfolk jacket and tweed or woolen breeches were used for rugged outdoor pursuits such as shooting.

Knee-length topcoats, often with contrasting velvet or fur collars, and calf-length overcoats were worn in winter.

Men's shoes had higher heels and a narrow toe.