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The Need for Sportswear
More leisure time demanded men have clothes for more than just their jobs and created a desire for casual clothes to be worn for outdoor activities. This originated in California. -
The Hippie Revolution
Bright colors became a big part of men's fashion, along with the adoption of African-American inspired styles. -
The Synthetic Boom
As synthetic fibers became more accessible, they weaved their way into the men's fashion world almost too well. In some instances, synthetics were used so heavily they created clothes that were unappealing and fit poorly. -
The Power Suit
Advice from John Malloy's book "Dress For Success," lead to men choosing simple but classic outfits for work. These suits mostly consisted of darker colors and highlighted the male physique in a very pointed way. -
Casual Office Wear
In the 1940s men began to done leisure clothes with a more casual feel for their free time. The 1990s brought the casual feel to the office. Many workplaces took on "casual Fridays" and that has continued to spread to now as offices remain more on the casual side.
