While the early 1900s had men wearing hair in unusual shapes, defined parts, and dramatic volume, the 1910s was much…
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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 Men’s Underwear 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 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
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 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
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
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
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 ideas and inspiration. Ideas for a 1920s party, Great Gatsby picnic, Downton Abbey tea, Halloween costume, or…
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Accurate 1930s Car Show Outfits — Elegant Art Deco Car Show Outfit Ideas for Men
Where the 1920s was an age of revolutionizing automobile ownership, the 1930s was a decade of technological innovation, transformation, and…
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1970s Men’s Fashion: Disco, Soul, Hippie
“Put a guy who keeps his body in reasonable shape in a pair of (tight) jeans, boots, and a muscle-hugging…
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