The Victorian era British Army Fusiliers Officer’s Mess Dress tunic, tailored by us, is crafted from rich scarlet wool (high-quality doeskin wool with approximately 85% wool content and a weight of 11 oz., smooth in texture, soft, and rich in color) with dark blue facings and gold lace detailing. It is designed in the traditional short-waisted pattern. This elegant jacket features a standing collar faced in blue velvet with gold embroidery, gold shoulder cords, and decorative front fastening with regimental buttons. Worn for formal regimental dinners and ceremonial evening occasions, the Fusiliers’ Mess Dress is one of the most refined examples of British military tailoring, maintaining continuity with 19th-century full dress traditions.
The entire dress code for the Fusiliers Officer Mess dress is:
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Jacket: Short scarlet wool Mess Dress jacket (as described) with dark blue velvet facings and gold lace trim.
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Waistcoat: A dark blue or scarlet waistcoat, depending on the regiment, often with small gilt buttons or braid trim. Some variations replaced the waistcoat with a cummerbund (usually in regimental colors such as blue, crimson, or gold). The waist coat in dark blue or scarlet is included in this package, according to your choice. Cummerbund not included, Email/WhatsApp for your requirements.
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Trousers/Overalls: Dark blue “overalls” (tight-fitting mess dress trousers) with a thin scarlet stripe down the side seam. Not included with this package, but available on this page.
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Shirt & Bowtie: White stiff-front evening shirt with a black bow tie. Not included in this package.
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Accessories: Miniature medals or decorations, white gloves, and patent leather mess boots. Not included.
Custom tailoring of Mess Dress & Waist coat is included at no extra cost.
