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1900-1909
During the 1900s, men began wearing what was called a middle-class men’s suit. This suit style originated in England. The suits consisted of three pieces: the jacket, the trousers, and the vest or a waistcoat as they called it. Men wore morning coats during the day, which are just jackets with a curved asymmetrical tailcoat from front to back. -
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1900s
During the 1900s, men began wearing what was called a middle-class men’s suit. This suit style originated in England. The suits consisted of three pieces: the jacket, the trousers, and the vest or a waistcoat as they called it. Men wore morning coats during the day, which are just jackets with a curved asymmetrical tailcoat from front to back.
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1910-1919
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1910s
In the 1910s, lighter fabrics and simpler suits grew in popularity and the man’s daytime suit consisted of a straightforward single-breasted jacket with narrow lapels and high buttons. This was paired with straight trousers and button-down shirts. Shirts had detachable collars that were easily replaced if ruined.
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1920-1929
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1920s
This time was known as the Jazz Age. Suits were simpler and slimmer, and very much brighter. Men began tying Windsor knots with their ties, collars were now pointed spread to accommodate the style. It was a time of excitement, economic growth, and the birth of Hollywood. <img src="https://vintagedancer.com/wp-content/uploads/1920s-Mens-fashion-costume-inforgraphic-vintagedancer-588x800.jpg" alt="Image result for mens fashion 1920s"/> -
1930-1939
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1930s
great depression came, the fashion industry took a turn. Cutbacks in clothing production due to this time resulted in the restructuring of men’s suits in an attempt to maintain style. The “Superman” silhouette was created and became popular: men’s suits were fashioned to illuminate extra broad shoulders, thin waists, and tapered legs. <img src="https://www.gentlemansgazette.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Mens-Summer-Fashion-1930s.jpg" alt="Image result for mens fashion 1930s"/> -
1940-1949
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1940s
The 1940s are considered to be the last decade of truly "gentlemanly style and elegance". Suits were made without vests, pocket flaps, and trouser cuffs. Double-breasted jackets returned, as well as wider trousers. Colors returned, and hand-painted silk ties.
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1950-1959
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1950s
beginning of the 1950s decade, men’s attire simple. It was after the cold war so many men were in uniform and looked the same. Suits no longer sported shoulder pads and ties collars were slimmer. Over time, the 50s became a bit leisurely. Athletic attire, polo-style shirts and short shorts in pastel colors grew in popularity and every day casual wear.
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