Peaky Style Blinders Outfits

1920s British Outfit Basics

In British industrial cities of the 1910s and 1920s, men wore three-piece suits in heavy wool cloth, often herringbone or tweed, with a collarless shirt, a waistcoat, a pocket watch on a chain, polished boots and a flat cap. The look was practical and sharp, built to last through long working days.

To recreate the outfit, start with a waistcoat in gray, brown or charcoal herringbone, a white or striped collarless shirt and dark high-waisted trousers held by button suspenders. Add a long dark overcoat in cold weather and a flat cap worn low over the eyes. Our waistcoats are described as tweed-look or wool-blend, since suppliers do not confirm the exact wool content.

Outfit Details That Make the Look

Small details carry this style: a double-breasted waistcoat with a fob chain, a shirt collar left open or fastened with a stud, sleeves rolled to the elbow, and a cap of the same tone as the waistcoat. Keep the palette to gray, brown, black and navy for the most period-correct result.

1920s British Outfit FAQ

What is in this collection?

Herringbone and tweed-look waistcoats, a pinstripe suit and high-waisted trousers.

Are the waistcoats pure wool?

They are described as tweed-look or wool-blend; the wool content is not confirmed.

What hat goes with these outfits?

A flat cap or newsboy cap.