A HISTORY OF MEN'S SUITS

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1920s Suiting Trends "Lounge" suit with shorter jacket replaces longer frock
coat
Suitable for everyday or business wear
Black tie and tuxedo become the choice for formal
occasions
High-waist, straight-leg trousers pair with doublebreasted waistcoats Fashion Icons

Fashion Icons Charlie Chaplin

#1

1930s Suiting Trends

Loose-fitting coats come into vogue

Trousers tapered at the ankle
Double-breasted suits still popular
Shoulders squared off with padding

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Clark Gable
Henry Fonda
The Duke of Windsor

#2

1940s Suiting Trends wwi prompts fabric rationing

Suits and jackets cut as straight as possible
Grey flannel becomes popular

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Frank Sinatra
Humphrey Bogart
Fred Astaire

#3

1950s Suiting Trends Pleated-front trousers return

Leisure wear becomes more popular
Suits worn mainly for the office or special nights out

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Dean Martin
Cary Grant
James Dean

#4

1960s Suiting Trends

"Mod" comes into vogue

Skinny-fit suits
Ankle-length trousers
Collarless jackets

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The Beatles
Michael Caine
Brian Jones

#5

1970s Suiting Trends jackets feature wide lapels

Flared trousers
Single-button jackets

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David Bowie
Mick Jagger
Burt Reynolds

#6

1980s Suiting Trends Power suits come into fashion

Some favor linen and slouchy fabrics

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Richard Gere
Michael Douglas

#7

1990s Suiting Trends slim-fit suits return

Emphasis on minimalistic design
Skinny trousers with slim ties

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Brad Pitt
Christian Bale
George Clooney

#8

2000s Suiting Trends Luxury fabrics popularized by celebrities

Accessories like pocket squares return

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David Beckham
Robert Downey, Jr.
P. Diddy

#9

2010s Suiting Trends -

Bespoke, masculine suits in favor

Similar to tailored styles of the 196os
Solids and plaids acceptable as long
as they are well-made
Classic style with modern touches

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Jon Hamm
Justin Timberlake
Idris Elba

#10

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