Journal de Dames et des Modes, Paris, June 15, 1807.
“Costume Demi Habillé.”
Half dress for men is basically the same as for women, ie something one would wear for late afternoon or early evening events, or for less than formal later evening events. The inclusion of a walking stick here suggests this gentleman is likely dressed for late afternoon, but for a very elegant event, as he wears breeches and stockings, and pumps instead of boots.
He wears a green double-breasted tail coat and light gray breeches which look like they might be made of silk or, more likely, kerseymere. Beneath the coat we see a white collarless waistcoat cut high. His white shirt is ruffled, its collar held high on the cheeks by a tightly wrapped neckcloth that is tied very simply in front.
He wears white stockings, likely silk, and black slippers with bows. His top hat has a bow in the front, and he carries a rustic walking stick.
The print is signed by the artist Jeanne Deny, one of the few female artists we see in this, or any magazine, and also signed by the popular engraver Pierre Baquoy.
