Taney was also the first member of the Court to wear long trousers under his robe, rather than knee breeches.
A twenty-something fellow in knee breeches and an elaborate shirt opened it.
Its most conspicuous feature was knee breeches, which showed off his well-turned legs and feet.
Black satin formal knee breeches and coat, with perhaps a gray waistcoat.
Far more impressive than wrinkled knee breeches and stockinged feet.
You can almost picture him, in knee breeches and a long coat, hanging out at the bar.
He himself felt oddly vulnerable in his knee breeches and dark silk jacket.
A vast man in a blue jacket and knee breeches was standing looking about with a perplexed smile.
Formerly, men not wearing military uniform would wear knee breeches of an 18th-century design.
On Sunday, which was our day of rest, John appeared in full regalia, knee breeches and all.
