1950's Men Wear

                  If you ever watched any movies or TV shoes in the 1950’s you would mostly see a businessman look. Like from a grey flannel suite, dark blue, dark brown, and charcoal were some of the colors of a man’s office suite. Either if he was just a low office man or a head of a major corporation. The postwar years were growing rapid and going everywhere, but the cold war and the fear of nuclear weapons also McCarthy Red-baiting drove a movement of change in clothes. Basically Every man wanted to look like a good American, and just look alike with everyone.  

                  With women clothing was gaining a major change in their wardrobe with longer, fuller skirts and dresses, men’s clothing was just getting simpler and dual with their suites in the 1940’s. Removing the shoulder pads and most double- breasted suites. Jackets and trousers became shorter, although there was still a lot of fabric in the trouser legs. Ties were slightly slimmer and shirts had a collar less look. Everyone still wore a hat, but the brims became narrower than the fedoras in the 1920’s.

                  The hard working businessman can enjoy more leisure. With the Hawaiian pattern and the ever-popular cowboy style inspired leisure shirts. Loafer shoes were becoming more popular to relax and loaf around. The trousers were worn only just for business events also loose wool flannels. Jeans were worn only during extreme sporting events, also this was soon to change among younger men. Instead of them wearing a vest to keep warm they wore a cardigan sweater to keep warm. They would also wear a sports jacket that was usually plaid or another dark pattern.

• Cardigan

• Plaid  Button Ups

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.

1935 MF

                  The 1930’s gave a higher rise to classic wear to this day. The early suites of the 30’s reflected a larger torso look, and during that period bigger was definitely better. Majority of all the jackets were accessorized with shoulder pads to create a square look, sleeves became narrow to the waist and lapels were peaked to frame over the chest area on the jacket. Also new suites were created with a more dapper appearance and had some fine details that made them stand out even more. There was a suit called the “London Drape” was designed by Dutch tailor Frederick Scholte, and this suite became every day wear for men. The suite had a long tapered sleeves, pointed lapels that extended from the top button, higher pockets and button placements, smaller armholes with a roomier upper arms. This jacket became very popular for the men to have.

                  There was also a suit called the “Zoo” suit that originated from the 30’s. It was a jazz cultural suit that was different from traditional suits. This suit had a longer and looser blazer. This style was fashionable, but was a less serious look if u wanted to look formal or elegant. Another cool thing about the 30’s they had complete outfit package. In the package you get a suite, hat, 3 pairs of socks, 2 dress shirts, a tie, and a pair of shoes for $25. There would be no need for shopping just get it all done at once.

•  London Drape

• Zoo Suit