Men's Attire in the 1920s
Following World War I, men's fashion began to change, with baggier and fuller looks. Clothing became more elaborate in the 1920s, since rationing of materials was no longer necessary. Men in the 1920s followed the fashion trends that popular figures such as Edward VIII, Charles Lindbergh, Rudolph Valentino and Red Grange established. Does this Spark an idea?
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Casual Wear
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Short knee pants known as knickerbockers became popular casual wear and were available in "plus" variations, which referred to the amount of inches under the knee they hung. Two-tone shoes in white and black or white and tan often accompanied 1920s' casual wear.
Dress and Formal Wear
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The sack suit was the most common dress wear for men in the 1920s. Men wore the suit with colored shirts, silk ties with geometrical patterns and bowler hats. For more formal evening events, men wore tailcoats and top hats. Black patent leather shoes were popular in this era and often went with formal evening attire.
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Sportswear
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As spectator sports grew in popularity in the 1920s, sportswear became more fashionable with men. Raccoon coats were popular apparel at college football games. Men donned derby hats for horse races, and blue blazers were associated with yachting clubs.
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