22-Year-Old Texan Dresses as Victorian Gentleman Most Days—Feels ‘More Stately’ to Live History

22-Year-Old Texan Dresses as Victorian Gentleman Most Days—Feels ‘More Stately’ to Live History
Xavier Layton in 1840s attire. Illustration by The Epoch Times, Courtesy of Xavier Layton
Michael Wing
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Xavier Layton likes to hit the town after work as many 22-year-olds do—jeans and Under Armour short sleeves might be standard at the local gastro pub in San Antonio, but Mr. Layton’s wardrobe typifies an older manliness: the attire of a gentleman.

A Victorian silhouette suits Mr. Layton just fine: pigeon-breasted frock coat and top hat—“You can’t wear the rest of the outfit without the top hat,” he tells The Epoch Times—sometimes with a pipe to complete the look. Knocking about the town on jazz night with the boys all suited up makes it sing.

Michael Wing
Michael Wing
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Michael Wing is a writer and editor based in Calgary, Canada, where he was born and educated in the arts. He writes mainly on culture, human interest, and trending news.
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