"As you scroll through the list, you might notice that some of these oh-so-handsome Victorian men were just blessed with those breathtaking looks. However, if you look closely at some of them, it's their outfits that really bring out their swoon-worthy features. Of course, the beauty (or should I say handsomeness) standards for men were starkly different back then. But it's their regal attire that also played a huge part in ensuring that any common man looked like a proper gent."
"While makeup had been a big deal in places like ancient Egypt, Victorian Britain didn't accept it, all thanks to Queen Victoria who found it "vulgar and an abomination". It pretty much disappeared, particularly for men, and women also didn't really start wearing it again until the 1900s. However, men did get into barbershops and cool grooming trends, and one of the biggest style shifts was the return of facial hair!"
The Victorian era (1837–1901) and the Industrial Revolution shaped men's fashion toward tailored, structured garments and refined grooming. Men favored frock coats early on, transitioning to cutaway morning coats and more relaxed sack coats, often worn with waistcoats and trousers. The three-piece suit became a defining look by the 1870s. Grooming moved away from scruff toward deliberate styles, yet facial hair experienced a revival as beards, whiskers, and mutton chops became fashionable. Makeup fell out of favor in Britain due to cultural attitudes, and barbershops emerged as centers for male grooming and style.
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