Lincoln Did Lincoln wear stylish clothing and have good fashion sense?

major bill

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When we look at images of Lincoln we see him by modern eyes and his attire looks so old fashion but did he wear stylish clothing for the time? Lincoln was not poor so could have worn the most up to date clothing. Being a lawyer and then a politician he had to dress properly for his position. When we compare Lincoln images to the other images of men from that period can we conclude that Lincoln was wearing the latest fashion?
 
Maybe he was fashionable. i don't know. He never looked like a "dapper Dan". He always had that signature "crumpled" look and he reminded me of the Grim Reaper's assistant. Great man and that's a;; I'm ever going to say about his wardrobe.
 
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