The suit has been a staple item of the male wardrobe since the 1840s. While it has changed in detail and cut, a suit that was fashionable in the late 19th century would not look out of place in the 2000s – though the wearer would appear particularly smart and formal amidst a sea of jeans and T-shirts.
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