Menswear Timeline 1940-1980

  • 1940s Apparel

    1940s Apparel
    1940s men’s fashion for day, sport or evening was styled to make a man feel “larger than life.” Which is why a business type suit was so popular.
  • 1950s Apparel

    1950s Apparel
    Clothing and fashion leaves the dull grey of the workplace behind and enters the vibrant casual clothing world
  • 1960s Apparel

    1960s Apparel
    Clothing changed from the conservative yet relaxed 1950s fashion into simplified clothing.
  • 1970s Apparel

    1970s Apparel
    In this decade there were a variety of different looks for the decade, most of them incorporated eye-catching colors and patterns, a silhouette that was tight up top and loose down the bottom, and interesting textures, such as satin, suede, and corduroy.
  • 1980s Apparel

    1980s Apparel
    In this decade there was a variety of fashion trends that included hip-hop, preppy, workout, rock, and punk styles