Men's suits 1900-1950

By Presha25

  • 1900

    1900
    Three piece: the jacket, the trousers and the vest (know as a waistcoat at the time) mean wore morning coats during the day which are just jacket with a curved asymmetrical tailcoat from the back.

  • 1910

    lighter fabrics and simpler suits grew in popularity. man's daytime suit consisted of straightforward single-breasted jacket with narrow lapels and high buttons.

  • 1920

    1920
    Lighter colors replace the black, charcoal, and navy. Shoulder pad disappeared, wearing tighter fit jackets with sloping shoulder. ties become more casual and bow ties become quite in.

  • 1930

    1930
    Economic world come crashing down. cutback in the clothing production. The Superman silhouette become popular. men's suits had thin waists in order to conserve fabric and fashions of the time were dark and neutral colors, as bright colors were viewed as distasteful due to the hard times.

  • 1940

    1940
    suits were made without vest, pocket flaps, and trouser cuffs. The zoot suit condemned for its excessive use of fabric though it was still worn to a lesser degree. Double breasted jackets returned as well as wider trousers. Color returned and silk ties. Favorited trend colorful ties.

  • 1950

    1950
    suits no longer sported shoulder pads, ties were slimmer, shirts collars were less pronounced and brims of hats were narrower. Fashion become casual, athletics attire like polo shirt and sports blazers.