Part two of the article on 1940s men’s fashion continues with a look at accessories in menswear. Men’s belts or…
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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 Suits & Sportscoats History
We are preparing for a few 1930s events this year, which means doing some fashion research and buying some new…
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1930s Men’s Summer Clothing Guide
Summer is in full swing — and for many men heading to vintage picnics, Gatsby lunches, and ice cream socials,…
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Where to buy detachable collars? Answered
Question: Where can I buy detachable collars? Answer: For most of the 19th century and into the early 1920s men’s…
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Victorian Men’s Shirts- Dress Shirts, Western Shirts
A Victorian man on the Western frontier or living big city life as a Gentlemen is in need of a…
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1920s Grooms and Groomsmen Attire
June is the month for weddings, so it is no surprise I have been asked for help dressing groom and…
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1940s Teenage Fashion for Boys and Young Men
In 1940, as many as 8 out of 10 high school graduate teen boys went to war. The teenage boys…
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1940s Men’s Reproduction Clothing Brands
Where to find men’s 1940s reproduction men’s clothing that is either ready-made or custom made to measure? What about 1940s…
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1919 Clothing & Fashion for Women and Men
Have you been watching Mr. Selfridge Season 3? I have. Naturally, I keep a close eye on on the fashions…
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Vintage Men’s Swimwear History- 1930s, 1940s, 1950s
What did men wear to the pool or beach in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s? Vintage men’s swimwear experienced big…
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How to Find a Local Costume Group / Reenactment / Art Deco Events
There are thousands of costume societies and historical reenactment groups around the world, yet finding one that is local to…
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DIY Dance Shoes- Ballroom, Lindy, Swing
Question: I can’t find dance shoes in my size. How can I make my regular shoes into dance shoes? Most shoes…
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Great Gatsby White Suit- Get the Leonardo DiCaprio Look
Ah, The Great Gatsby. Back in 1974 it was Robert Redford’s white suit that attracted so much attention and still…
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Men’s Steampunk Costume Essentials
We recently covered women’s Steampunk costumes essentials, now for men’s! I think men can have a harder time getting a Steampunk…
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Victorian Men’s Tuxedo, Tailcoats, Formalwear Guide
How are Victorian men’s formal wear different than today’s tuxedo? This is a topic I had to research for my…
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Boardwalk Empire Men’s Clothing Guide
The final season of Boardwalk Empire is underway. It is bittersweet for the fans who love the show and especially the fashion. The…
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1950s Men’s Shirt Styles – Casual, Gaucho, Camp, Bowling
1950s men’s fashion has returned to modern wardrobes this year. 1950s men’s shirts in particular seem to always get the…
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50 Men’s Vintage Reproduction Clothing Brands & Shops
While the choices of vintage and retro style clothing for women are many, there are far fewer options for men….
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Men’s Victorian Costume and Clothing Guide
Living out in the Wild West, we have a lot of history that dates back to the mid-to-late Victorian era…
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1940s Men’s Shoes: Men’s Vintage Shoe History
From the 1920s to the 1950s, men’s shoes had an overall similar style and color palette. Lace up dress shoes were…
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