There is also a double-breasted cutaway body-coat, three buttons, always black. This is worn more for promenading than anything else.
This can be worn in winter—on mild days—without a top-coat or greatcoat. The waistcoat matches it and the trousers are selected.
Sometimes, for promenading in the spring, a frock body-coat with waistcoat and trousers of the same piece of goods is worn. In this case the material is some smooth, light-colored pattern.
Again, only a black silk top-hat can be worn with this frock suit.
This suit is worn without a greatcoat or light overcoat.
Afternoon dress is worn at day weddings, afternoon receptions, teas, matinées, exhibitions of all kinds where ladies are present, and when promenading with ladies.
