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Depression Era Suits
Suits were tight cut to conserve fabric during the depression era. Clothing was typically only in dark and drab colors as culturally it was seen as insensitive to wear bright cheerful colors. -
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1930's-1980's
This timeline examines the history of men's fashion through the 1930's to the 1980's -
Casual Shirts
The end of the war brought on a complete shift in men's fashion. Clothing trends got more cheery and exciting. This lead to the craze for things like casual Hawaiian shirts. -
Jackets
By the 1950's casual wear became very popular in fashion. Casual jackets for use outside of work became a big deal with all kids of expressive jacket types and styles. Like the bomber, letterman, and gab. -
Beatlemania
The 1960's saw an influx of designs influenced by popstars like the beatles who brought british fashions west. Common styles for men included long hair and tight pants. -
Experimentation
The 80's saw a slew of experimentation. Bright colors, patterns, and unique silhouettes marked a drastic change in fashion. Men wore things like parachute pants, leg warmers, nylon track suits, and much more exciting new styles.
