1950 mens fashion casual

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

While men's 1940s business attire moved toward formality, casual style went the opposite way. Ease and comfort blended the lighter business suit style with sports wear established in the previous decades. This merging resulted in sports coats instead of business suits, relaxed button up shirts in new colors, and an explosion of popularity in knitwear

Rediscover the timeless elegance of 1950s men's fashion. Dive deep into an era that set iconic style standards still revered today.

1950 Sears Spring Summer Catalog, Page 349

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Our super stylish men's sports shirt features a unique V detail 'Jonny' style placket. Sew it up long cuffed, elbow length, or short sleeves and either a standard hem or switch things up and add a waistband to the bottom for a more casual look. You'll be turning heads with this one! Offered here as; Paper Pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF download. https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/814507113/pdf-vintage-1950s-sewing-pattern-mens Skill Level: Intermediate Size Guide: Chest…

1950 Sears Spring Summer Catalog, Page 99

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