English Rain Attire.—An English attire for rainy weather consists of an oiled topper—top-hat oiled with vaseline—and a long-skirted greatcoat, with a cape. Material and pattern selected. This is worn only during the day. Umbrella and rubbers are unnecessary.
English Hunt Attire.—A heavy top-hat of black silk plush is worn. Gloves, crop, and spurs.
A single-breasted, frock body-coat, green or pink, kersey. White moleskin, loose breeches. Top riding-boots.
Hunt Ball.—The only change is in the body-coat. This is a pink broadcloth evening dress body-coat. A white lawn cravat and white silk waistcoat are worn with it.
Cloth Bands for Top-hats.—Wide black cloth bands are now worn on the silk top-hat, afternoon or evening. For riding or driving.
Wigs.—The wearing of wigs is a custom of the past. Whether it is to be revived or not the future alone will show.
It is perfectly proper for a bald man to wear a wig. There is no reason in his hiding the fact either. A young man may wear a wig if he is prematurely bald. He certainly will make his appearance more presentable to others by so doing.
Opera Glass.—A gentleman may carry one to the theater or opera—evening or afternoon. The small opera glass is most convenient.
Decorations.—These are worn only on formal occasions. Then they should appear on evening dress, or on afternoon dress with a frock body-coat. Worn on the left breast.