Vintage suits for men 1940s mens fashion

1940s men's fashion for day, sport, or evening was styled to make a man feel "larger than life." During 1941-1945, WWII fabric rations limited cloth to make suits but not style. Middle class men chose basic business suits that haven’t changed dramatically since the beginning of the century. The notorious Zoot Suit with its bright

During the ‘40s, suits were still everyday wear for men and worn whether they were going to an office job, to church, or out to dinner. They were also probably the hardest hit piece of a man’s wardrobe. It didn’t matter if he was relaxing at home after a hard week at work, the 1940s

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1940s L.A. Gang Member - the first black gangs were formed in reaction to southern-California “anti-minority gangs” -- largely comprised by war veterans -- such as the “Hell’s Angels” and the Los Angeles-based “Spook Hunters” who began carrying out violent attacks against predominantly-black-and-Hispanic communities.

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After World War I, the fashion trends began to drastically change for both men and women. As men returned from war, the British military commander jacket became popular for everyday use. The trench jacket was long, warm, and typically used for rain and environmental factors. After several decades, women began adopting the trench coat trend with small alterations. Mikayla Newman (2/1/17).

These cool snapshots that show what men's fashion looked like in the 1940s.

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1950, mitt födelseår, såg herrarna ut såhär. Det var stil på männen då. (Åhlen & Holm)

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Discover a meteoric revolution and new sense of freedom in the definitive 1950s men's fashion style guide.

It may look like pretty vintage/1930’s in the picture above, but other than the tie, it’s all modern! I thought that it would be appropriate to finally write a post on how to dress in 1…

During World War II basic resources were rationed in lieu of the essential needs of the war effort. But the 1940s fashion industry did its utmost to ensure that young and older men alike (and women too) who were not in uniform had access to well-tailored, stylish clothing. (See regulations below.) Several manufacturers made certain that customers were kept in sartorial quality while adhering to the limitations imposed by the war boards. These are a few of the couture styles f

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