1940s mens fashion

In 1940, as many as 8 out of 10 high school graduate teen boys went to war. The teenage boys and college age young men who remained were part of a new fashion movement that was entirely designed by teens, for teens. Last week we looked at 1940s teenage fashions for girls who adopted men's

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

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

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Ready For The Open Skies...Design - This is a gorgeous 1940s G1 style flight or bomber jacket most likely from Britain. It features the softest and warmest capeskin leather lining, a rich whiskey patinaed capeskin with two square patch pockets with caramel corozo buttons, a faux mouton collar, and

Vintage inspired 1940s mens shoes and boots reflect the quality, durability, and sensibility of footwear during WWII and beyond. Oxfords, wingtips, brogues, and slip-on loafers were standard shoes for men in the forties. Popular colors were black, brown, white, and two-tones. 1940s men's work boots were all leather with lace, hooks, and a thick tread.

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

Simplicity 2172; ©1947; Men's Robe: The robe has three large patch pockets trimmed with applied bands. The cuffed sleeves are cut in two sections and a tie belt finishes the robe. Style I has a two-button front closing and a button trim for a double-breasted effect. Top-stitching and a notched collar enhance the robe. Style II has a shawl collar. Also released as Simplicity S13 in Australia / New Zealand. Patterns from the Past Medium [insert your photos of this pattern made up] [insert your…