Indoor cloths

Doublet - was the most striking (and expensive) part of a man's clothing. It resembled the breastplate of armor, covering the back and chest, ridges down the front and wings at the shoulders. It was stuffed with horsehair (talk about itchy), wool or rags so it would keep its shape.

Hose - covered the body from the waist down; sometimes the upper area of the hose, like the doublet, was stuffed to give a more muscular look.

Slashes - were often cut into the outer layer, revealing a brightly contrasting color in the underlying layer.

Outwear

Cassock– A commonly used term, possibly interchangeable with the terms coat and cloak, and often with military connotations. As this term had been in common use since the beginning of the 16th century, there are a few different forms of this garment

Gown – For men, the gown was largely professional or ceremonial. It remained broad shouldered and loosely fit with generous folds after the fashion of the first half of the century. Often worn to the knee or ankle, it had varying styles of neckline and was usually worn open in front. For women, it was often referred to as a loose gown and was worn floor or ankle length and without the emphasis on broad shoulders.

Accessories

Hats: While everyone wore hats in Elizabethan era England, nobles wore hats made of fine materials such as silk, expensive wool and taffeta. Brims were usually upturned and held in place with decorative brooches. Older nobles wore a "biggen" beneath their hats and the taller the hat a man wore, the greater his standing in society. Feathers were often secured onto hats as further embellishment.

Adornments: Elizabethan noblemen didn't believe in being understated. They loved wearing jewels -- the bigger, the better; this was a trend similar to. They also loved rich materials made of fur or lace or cotton, which was considered a prized fabric during this time.

Shoes/Footwear

Men wore footwear similar to women's. Shoes were flat or low heeled slip-ons, but boots were also common. There were also a variety of protective shoe covers made of wood or leather. Velvet and silk shoes were for indoor wear, while leather was suitable for outdoors.

Hairstyles and Beards

Elizabethan Hair Styles for MenElizabethan Hair Styles for men were just as important as they were for women. The length of hair varied during the Elizabethan era. It started as short closely cropped hairstyles and increased in length during the period. Considerable time was spent grooming the hair, especially when it was fashionable to sport a longer length. Long hair was required to be curly. Men had their hair curled with hot irons. To keep the hair in place wax or gum was applied to the hair.

Elizabethan BeardsIt was fashionable for men to sport beards during the Elizabethan era. The styles and cut of beards changed with the fashion of the day. The beards could be cut in various styles including pointed ( van-dyke style ), square, round or oblong. Starch was applied to keep the beards in place. Beards were also kept long and so required no help from the barber