What is a morning suit?

5 Feb

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Ever been invited to a wedding and the attire calls for ‘morning suits’? This elegant suit comprises a long coat with one button and a cut-away front, and was made popular during the 1920s when the Great Depression saw the Edwardian tradition of several clothing changes throughout the day being perceived as frivolous. Nevertheless, the penchant for dressing up for special occasions remained and the morning suit, paired with matching or striped trousers and wing-collared dinner shirts and/or bow ties, is still a popular favourite amongst the smarter English set today.