1930s men

Charles Boyer - Photoplay, July 1936 - Category:1936 portrait photographs of men - Wikimedia Commons

American 1930s Fashion Plate.

The 1930s was an era of great social change, and this was reflected in 1930s men's hairstyles and fashion. A refined sense of masculinity was built during this period...

This is a topic I've been meaning to discuss for some time now. It's fitting that I post this piece on the day the Midwest is receiving not just a winter storm but a blizzard. Perfect timing. Overcoats. What does that word do to you? What pops into your mind when you first hear it? Do you picture an overcoat as being heavy, bulky, stiff and itchy or soft, warm, sleek and comfortable? The category that is represented by the word 'overcoat' is vast and full of many different styles of coats…

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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).

This is what gentlemen in the 1930s looked like on the streets.

Men's suits in the 1930s were tailored to create the illusion of a large torso, with wide, padded shoulders and tapering sleeves. Trouser pa...