Little Information of Mens Fashion in 1940's

                   Men’s fashion in the 1940’s it had its last great hurrah in elegance and style. It was a time era that began practical styles due to the war, and ended with more extravagant fashion. As the Great Depression came to an end and the war fell upon Europe, fashion from both men and women became more dictated by the economics more than it was during the first war in 1930.  This war meant that Paris and Italy were no longer the fashion leaders, and some strict rationing beginning in Britain in 1939 and America in 1941. Meant that designers had their work cut out for them. Substance mattered way more than style. Everyone needed some practical, sturdy, and not to flashy clothes. They used the basic materials on the civilian’s clothes, because they used the fine materials on uniforms. Men’s suites lost their vest, pocket flaps and trouser cuffs. Basically because most of the men were at war, and who remained home wanted to look as simple and plain as possible.

                  At the end of the war and rotating in America saw that the development of style back in the swinger era brought back the clothes. Clothes were full-cut again, with longer jackets and a wider trousers. Shirts and coats came in a wide rang of colors, and hand-painted silk ties ran from elegant to exotic. Featuring geometric designs or pin-up girls. Every single man wore a tie, and finally a man can finally express his individuality.