/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>>9390242
As someone outside the fashion, I can understand the use of the word dandy in this case from a period point of view. You basically have three "Power levels" of male fashionista in the 18thC.

The first is level "dandy". A Dandy avoids laborious or strenuous activity that isn't of an amusing nature (such as yard games). The primp and preen constantly, and dress formally and fashionably at all times. If they were to go on a party hunt, they would be wearing a designer made hunting outfit and designer boots.

Next is the "fop". Fops tend to the somewhat prissy and stereotypical "noble" behaviour, and dress in a more feminine and gaudy manner. The fop is the one who's wearing his wig and embroidered coat to the hunting party.

Finally, we have the "macaroni", which refers to the avant-garde, over-the-top Italian styles that border on the ridiculous. The macaroni is the one wearing a two-foot tall powdered wig, silk stockings, a rhinestone studded coat, five pounds of makeup and platform shoes to the hunting party.

Pic is an accurate reproduction of an actually macaroni from the 1760s.

>>9390411
5'11" ish. Why?

>>9390576
Find yourself a fancy gentleman!

>>9390682
Come join us! We can fence, and play cards and drink tea.

>>9390737
You're not missing much. Don't worry.