40s menswear

Rediscover the timeless elegance of 1950s men's fashion. Dive deep into an era that set iconic style standards still revered today.

Classic men's high waisted and wide leg pants inspired by the 1940s. Men's 1940s trousers for swing dancers, musicians, WW2, Zoot Suit and Old Hollywood fashion.

1943-1944 High waisted and pleated pants were worn during this time period. Collars on shirts were flat and men still wore oxfords. (Allison G.)

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Man's woollen suit consisting of a jacket with straight-legged trousers, made for Utility, Great Britain, 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

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