Victorian Waistcoat Batheaston
Have you been invited to a Victorian ball in Batheaston? Are you regularly or beginning to visit re-enactments? Perhaps you are a local Batheaston hired actor at one of the Victorian events that are becoming increasingly popular. As you will know there are many rules on etiquette, dress and dancing which change depending on the social class you are representing. It can be difficult to fathom the differences these days because we live in a vastly different world. Freedom is such a common thing today but back in Victorian Batheaston, restraint was a common practice.
In the Victorian era throughout England and Batheaston, chastity and modesty were becoming. Women were not encouraged to have loose morals. Courting and marriage had strict rules that were generally adhered to. For example, before a couple were married, they weren’t allowed to use first names when addressing one another. If you were addressing somebody of a higher class, you would refer to their titles and surnames which would show respect to that one. Men of the upper class would use each other’s surnames. Children would be addressed by their first names but as they got older it would change into their title and depending on where they were in the family line, their title would be followed either by their surname or their first name and surname.
While all these rules may seem complicated and unnecessary, if you want your Victorian re-enactment to appear authentic, you need to become familiar with the Victorian ways. There are many ways to make the event realistic. Remaining in character for the entire time will help the public feel like this is a professional experience rather than an amateur performance. If you need to interact with your Batheaston audience, use the rules of etiquette so that they also feel involved in the show. Extend your stage out to them.
The dress is also an important consideration. Getting the details of your apparel correct will again make this a high standard service or a gimmicky experience. Victorian waistcoats for men were remarkably fashionable and getting a waistcoat to mark the era is very important when creating a genuine Victorian experience.
Where can you buy a Victorian waistcoat?
Batheaston is home to a company that produces all manner of period costumes. Not only do they do Victorian waistcoats, but they also do whole costumes for men and women during the Victorian age. You won’t have to fear that your costume will look cheap or badly put together. This company specialises in all period apparel. They can supply you with your Victorian waistcoat.
Batheaston’s Farthingale have a wonderful reputation for making authentic Victorian waistcoats. Take soe time to have a look at their website and see their exquisite handiwork for yourself. You will look and feel like you have walked out of George Elliot’s Middlemarch when you have on your Victorian waistcoat Batheaston’s Farthingale has made for you. Remember to learn and work on the etiquette and you will be a Victorian time traveller.
