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1950s Apparel
Sleek, brightly colored tailored suits were common for men to wear during this decade, as well as white t-shirts and leather jackets which was known as "The Greaser" style. -
1960s Apparel
Men's fashion in the 1960s included jeans, tie-dyed t-shirts, denim work shirts, flower-powered shirts with no tie, love beads, sandals, and long hair and beards. -
1970s Apparel
Knits, made from synthetic fibers, soared in the 1970s. Men wore entire knit outfits including double-knit suits, circular knit shirts, interlock knit underwear, knit ties, and jersey-knit socks. -
1980s Apparel
There was a variety of styles became acceptable during this decade including hip-hop, preppy, rock, and punk. The "power suit" and "power tie" were created to promote a combination of authority and friendliness for business negotiations. Baggy and loose jeans were also popular. -
1990s Apparel
Men's fashion in the 90s included combat boots, converse, cargo pants, flannels, baggy jeans, windbreakers, leather jackets, and overalls. The casual look was officially welcomed in corporate office jobs due to the beginning of dress-down Fridays. -
2000s Apparel
Men's fashion trends in the 2000s included denim on denim, frosted hair tips and highlights, trucker hats, popped-collar polos, and hip-hop and rapper-influenced apparel.