Men’s fashion in Boston in 1784 are described by Francisco de Miranda.

The visiting Venezuelan soldier writes, “Luxury, ostentation and a little vanity are the predominate figures in the character of those who are now called rich. Ten years ago a young man who wore silk stockings, breeches made of plain satin, and powdered his hair, had not need of anything else to forfeit his ‘character’ forever. Today, they all have this . . .”