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Men's clothing gradually acquired broader and padded shoulders. Casual styles started to gain popularity.
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During WWII, fashions became shorter, sharper, and more militaristic. Restrictions were placed on the design and use of fabric. The menswear industry placed emphasis on making uniforms.
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Men's clothing included formality in the workplace, but more sports jackets and short-sleeves shirts in leisure time. The post-war period included the emergence of sportswear.
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Men's clothing began to branch out to new colors as men wore pressed slacks and sports jackets. As the social revolution grew, more men began dressing to the hippie dress code (jeans, tie-dyed shirt, etc.)
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Men's clothing switched to the polyester leisure suit with pointed collars and open shirts. This was due to the development of synthetic fibers. Denim also was popular during this time.
