In the 19th century, the term “dandy” referred to a fashionable and stylish man who placed great importance on his appearance and clothing. The dandy was typically associated with the upper class and sought to stand out through his impeccable fashion choices and refined manners.

The nineteenth century opened with a fashion landscape that was changing dramatically and rapidly from the styles of a generation earlier. The French Revolution brought fashions that had been emerging since the 1780s to the forefront.

A dandy could be a self-made man both in person and persona, who emulated the aristocratic style of life regardless of his middle-class origin, birth, and background, especially during the late 18th and early 19th centuries in Britain.

Mar 25, 2013 · As dandies we see men of the late 19th century who placed a big importance on his physical appearance and manners. In this article we look back at what it ment to be a dandy and the role dandies played in fashion and social history.

Jun 3, 2024 · During Britain’s late 18th and early 19th centuries, men who stood out for their impeccable elegance and refined taste were called ‘dandies.’. What is Dandy? A dandy is a man who values physical appearance, personal grooming, refined language, and leisurely hobbies.

Feb 12, 2021 · Throughout history dandies have pioneered many fashion trends and movements – changing tastes from impeccable simplicity to much-discussed eccentricity and back again – but their fashion has always been just another aspect of the personality cult.

May 22, 2012 · The word dates back to the late 18th century/early 19th centuries. In the Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue, published in 1788, Francis Grose describes the dandy: Dandy. That’s the dandy; i.e. the ton, the clever thing. Dandy. grey Russet. A dirty brown. His coat’s dandy grey russet the colour of the Devil’s nutting bag. Dandy. Prat.

Jun 25, 2020 · The nineteenth century opened with a fashion landscape that was changing dramatically and rapidly from the styles of a generation earlier. The French Revolution brought fashions that had been emerging since the 1780s to the forefront.

May 22, 2010 · Much like the Regency dandy, the Edwardian version flourished in an era where birth and breeding were no longer indicative of entrance into exclusive circles of society. In England, King Edward set the standard by his attention to the finer details of dress.

Feb 7, 2025 · Dandyism, a key element of European culture since the early 19th century, was largely external. The first true dandy, George Bryan Brummell, was impeccably dressed in understated yet costly attire. His influence extended to …