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These cool snapshots that show what men's fashion looked like in the 1940s.

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

In 1940, as many as 8 out of 10 high school graduate teen boys went to war. The teenage boys and college age young men who remained were part of a new fashion movement that was entirely designed by teens, for teens. Last week we looked at 1940s teenage fashions for girls who adopted men's

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

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After World War I, the fashion trends began to drastically change for both men and women. As men returned from war, the British military commander jacket became popular for everyday use. The trench jacket was long, warm, and typically used for rain and environmental factors. After several decades, women began adopting the trench coat trend with small alterations. Mikayla Newman (2/1/17).

Dive into the allure of 1940s men's fashion - explore the era's definitive suits, hairstyles, and essential vintage accessories.