The Elizabethan era was a time when Men were always Well Dressed. One did not chance an encounter with other Nobility without showing ones wealth. And yes the finer the clothing the higher your status was the rule of the day.

 A suit of this nature was the same as our top Designers today, A years income was a normal thing, however it was common to spend even more. As one must keep up with the upper Nobility.

Men spent even more, than some of the Ladies of the time, borrowing from the Queen herself to continue the look.

 Fortunately, today we can recreate the look at reasonable cost or we can make your dream as grand as you like .