Mens 50s

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    Mens fashion in the 40s

    For those who didn't wear suits to work, a collared shirt and work trousers in sturdy cotton twill or gabardine were the way to go. Work trousers had flat fronts with a single leg crease.
  • Mens fashion in the 40s

    Mens fashion in the 40s
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    Mens fashion in the 50s

    Slim fitting suits, skinny ties, Letterman jackets, bowling shirts, saddle shoes and chunky glasses defined the 1950s guys wardrobe. While the hat was fading from fashion, men like Frank Sinatra kept the fedora hat and black and white shoes alive a little longer.
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    Mens fashion in the 50s
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    Mens fashion in the 60s

    Popular 1960s styles for men were suede lace up oxfords, monk strap shoes, penny loafers, Chelsea boots (Beatles shoes), western boots, chukka boots, retro sneakers, and leather sandals.
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    Mens fashion in the 60s
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    Mens fashion in the 70s

    Fashion in the mid 1970s was generally informal and laid back for men in America. Most men simply wore jeans, sweaters, and T-shirts, which by then were being made with more elaborate designs.
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    Mens fashion in the 70s
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    Mens fashion in the 80s

    The 80s' fashion for men was like a mixed bag that had skinny tights, leather pants, and jackets, parachute pants (or hammer pants), leg warmers, very short shorts, ripped and stone-washed denims, frilly puff-sleeved shirts, oddly striped shirts, skinny neck ties, Hawaiian shirts, jams, nylon tracksuits in neon colors,
  • Mens fashion in the 80s

    Mens fashion in the 80s