50s mens fashion

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Monday, September 12, 2011 Let's Step Into The 1940's There is something about the 1940’s that has always held a special place in my heart. It’s odd, because I can actually feel that time period within my soul. As if I know what it was like to live back then. A past life perhaps? And even though it was a decade involving war and uncertainty, it was a time when people pulled together, supported one another, and discovered precious moments of joy and happiness. There was something very…

1940s men's fashion for day, sport, or evening was styled to make a man feel "larger than life." During 1941-1945, WWII fabric rations limited cloth to make suits but not style. Middle class men chose basic business suits that haven’t changed dramatically since the beginning of the century. The notorious Zoot Suit with its bright

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While men's 1940s business attire moved toward formality, casual style went the opposite way. Ease and comfort blended the lighter business suit style with sports wear established in the previous decades. This merging resulted in sports coats instead of business suits, relaxed button up shirts in new colors, and an explosion of popularity in knitwear

Elvis Presley's fashion may be better remembered for his sparkly jumpsuits, but the King's early style in the 1950s was truly something to behold. Cuban collar shirts, pleated trousers and penny loafers - he had it all. Here's why Elvis should be your current style icon

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