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Men's fashion history from the Victorian to the 1970s. What did real men wear for daytime, evenings, work and casual activities? Read these vintage fashion history articles to find out. Next, find out how to re-create classic vintage men's outfits for a themed event, costume party, or everyday fashion using new vintage-inspired men's clothing and vintage reproduction men's clothing we sourced online. Need help with your outfit? Ask us anytime.

1930s Teenage Boys’ Fashion

1930s Teenage Boys’ Fashion

1930s Fashion History· Mens Fashions History

Teenage boys in the 1930s dressed very different from today’s casual youth.  At high school, dress codes require teen boys…
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1930s Men’s Hairstyles and Grooming

1930s Men’s Hairstyles and Grooming

1930s Fashion History· Mens Fashions History

Whereas men’s 1910s and 1920s hairstyles involved a lot of oil, deep partings, and longer locks, men’s hairstyles of the…
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1910s Men’s Hairstyles & Trends

1910s Men’s Hairstyles & Trends

Edwardian Fashion 1900-1910s· Mens Fashions History· Vintage Inspired

While the early 1900s had men wearing hair in unusual shapes with defined parts and dramatic volume, the 1910s were…
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1930s Men’s Underwear History

1930s Men’s Underwear History

1930s Fashion History· Mens Fashions History

Men’s 1930s underwear followed the same trends in men’s swimwear. Since both knit swimsuits and knit underwear were made by…
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1950s Men’s Underwear History

1950s Men’s Underwear History

1950s Fashion History· Mens Fashions History· Vintage Inspired

Men’s underwear in the 1950s changed little from styles in the 1940s.  Most men chose from 1.) knit or woven…
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Accurate 1940s and WWII Classic Car Show Outfits — Costume Ideas for Men

Accurate 1940s and WWII Classic Car Show Outfits — Costume Ideas for Men

1940s Fashion History· Mens Fashions History

1940s Car Culture and History WWII’s Impact on 1940s Auto Manufacturing In 1942, car production in the United States came…
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Building a Men’s Vintage Casual / Workwear Wardrobe

Building a Men’s Vintage Casual / Workwear Wardrobe

1940s Fashion History· 1950s Fashion History· 1960s Fashion History· Mens Fashions History

Like most men, I hate shopping and I don’t care much enough to follow fashion. Up until recently, I lived…
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1950s Men’s Hairstyles and Grooming

1950s Men’s Hairstyles and Grooming

1950s Fashion History· Mens Fashions History

By the 1950s, some of the more trendsetting men’s barbers were calling themselves hairstylists. This owed to the fact that…
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1930s Men’s Pajamas, Robes, Smoking Jackets History

1930s Men’s Pajamas, Robes, Smoking Jackets History

1930s Fashion History· Mens Fashions History

In the 1930s, men’s sleepwear took style notes from the Far East. Asian frog clasps lined men’s pajamas shirts while…
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Gab Jackets – Men’s Vintage Gabardine Jackets

Gab Jackets – Men’s Vintage Gabardine Jackets

1940s Fashion History· 1950s Fashion History· Mens Fashions History

Men’s vintage gab jackets. Gab is short for Gabardine, a lightweight sheen twill material used to make casual short waisted…
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1920s Men’s Pajamas, Smoking Jacket, Slippers History

1920s Men’s Pajamas, Smoking Jacket, Slippers History

1920s Fashion History· Mens Fashions History

Men’s vintage sleepwear, loungewear, and slippers have suddenly experienced a revival in the mainstream.  I can think of a few…
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1930s Men’s Accessories History

1930s Men’s Accessories History

1930s Fashion History· Mens Fashions History

The 1930s men’s accessories include: Suspenders Belts Jewelry for ties and collars Watches/ Pocket Watches Cufflinks Rings Pocket Square/ Handkerchief…
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1940s Vintage Men’s Bags History

1940s Vintage Men’s Bags History

1940s Fashion History· Mens Fashions History

1940s Men’s Bags and Briefcases Did men carry bags in the 1940s? Yes, but that isn’t to say they were…
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1940s Mens Sunglasses and Eyeglasses

1940s Mens Sunglasses and Eyeglasses

1940s Fashion History· Mens Fashions History

1940s Men’s Eyeglasses Men and women’s eyeglasses of the 1940s were mostly the same. There was little distinction between them…
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1910s Men’s Hat Styles and History

1910s Men’s Hat Styles and History

Edwardian Fashion 1900-1910s· Mens Fashions History

Men’s hats in the 1910s followed the same shapes and colors as the 1900s decade. Big changes, however, would come…
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90s Outfits for Guys | Trendy, Party, Cool, Casaul

90s Outfits for Guys | Trendy, Party, Cool, Casaul

Mens Fashions History· Vintage Inspired

90s guy’s clothing is once again trending back in fashion, perhaps if only for a 90s themed party. From the…
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The VintageDancer’s Costume Photos

The VintageDancer’s Costume Photos

1920s Fashion History· 1930s Fashion History· 1940s Fashion History· 1950s Fashion History· 1960s Fashion History· 1970s Fashion History· 1980s Fashion History· Mens Fashions History· Steampunk Fashion· Victorian Fashion History· Vintage Inspired

So what does the VintageDancer team (Debbie and Oscar) wear when we dress up? A bit of everything! From Victorian…
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1970s Men’s Outfit Inspiration | Costumes Ideas

1970s Men’s Outfit Inspiration | Costumes Ideas

1970s Fashion History· Mens Fashions History

These 1970s men’s outfit ideas will inspire your next retro 70s outfit or costume. Featuring brands that make reproduction 1970s…
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1930s Men’s Outfit Inspiration | Costume Ideas

1930s Men’s Outfit Inspiration | Costume Ideas

1930s Fashion History· Mens Fashions History

These 1930s men’s outfit ideas will inspire your next ’30s outfit. Featuring brands that make reproduction 1930s clothing, new vintage…
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1920s Men’s Outfit Inspiration – Costume Ideas for the Roaring Twenties

1920s Men’s Outfit Inspiration – Costume Ideas for the Roaring Twenties

1920s Fashion History· Mens Fashions History

1920s men’s outfit ideas and inspiration. Ideas for a 1920s party, Great Gatsby picnic, Downton Abbey tea, Halloween costume, or…
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