Fashion keeps on evolving with time, as people like to experiment with new things and they start changing the way they are dressing. Today, we will see how it has evolved in the past 100 years.
If we
talk about the ancient days, fashion didn’t play much part in people’s life,
and we can see them just wrapping a shawl around their bodies. As time moved
on, people started to design clothes slowly, and it has evolved heavily from
heavy leather to light nylon.
So let
us see how men used to dress 100 years ago, and how they dress now.
1920s:
It was
the time when suits were very trending, and men used to wear mainly three-piece
suits. Also, bow ties and French hats became quite popular during that
time. If you wanna see this look, you should watch the British series Peaky
Blinders, and you will get a clear vision of how fashion was in the 20s.
1930s:
At this
time, clothes started to get a bit baggy, big oversize pants, and some
differently buttoned-up coats. White shoes, which are equivalent to white
oxfords these days, were very popular during that time. Also, the French hats
were replaced by round hats.
1940s:
It was
during this time when bow ties were starting to get popular. The outfit became more formal with this look, and men used to look like
some mafia boss from Hollywood movies. But one thing that remained quite
constant during all these years, is a hat.
1950s:
Around
the 50s, sleeveless sweaters became quite popular, which is now like a
school uniform. Men were seen rocking these sweaters on the shirt and wearing
oversized pants, which were still in fashion. Also, smoking started to look
very classy during this time, and the hats evolved into cowboy hats.
1960s:
Clothes
started to look very casual, and as it was time colors started to get very
popular. The main outfit during that time was colorful shirts and pants, topped
with a scarf hanging from the neck. Also, fashion transitioned from formal
to streetwear at this time.
1970s:
Since
most of the previous outfits were kind of loose and baggy, it was during this
time when clothes started to get tighter for men, and their physique was highly
exposed even with the clothes. The spectacles were also considered very
fashionable during this time.
1980s:
Hollywood
has played a major part in fashion, and it was this time when curly hairstyles
started to trend. Men use to wear colorful aloha shirts with open buttons so that
they can show their chest hair. Sunglasses started to get popular at this time,
and so was a certain style of mustache.
1990s:
The
outfits started to get more cool and casual. Also, the sunglasses completely
got dark at this time, and all thanks to the band Nirvana, who introduced men to a different style. Also, other things like cardigans and beanies slowly
started to take a rise.
2000s:
If you
have ever watched the TV sitcom Friends, you will know how fashion was during
that time. It was exactly like what Chandler and Ross from the show used to
wear. While Joey’s style was mostly inspired by the 60s, the outfits in that
show perfectly highlight the fashion at that time. Also, the colors of
sunglasses started to change from black to other colorful colors.
2010s:
Finally,
we are close to our generation and the outfits started to become completely
casual. The formals were usually worn only on special occasions, and the
outfits started to get comfortable too. The jeans started trending and every
other guy is seen wearing them, and a variety of shirts and t-shirts started being
available, as the fashion industry has taken a major rise during this time.
2020s:
Boys started to wear colors that were typically meant for girls, but as gender equality has started, boys are seen wearing mostly those kinds of colors. Also, thanks to some celebrities, hoodies have started to trend, and they became more popular due to TikTok. Sweatpants have become more popular at this time and the oversized clothes are back in fashion. Nowadays, this kind of fashion is called soft boy fashion.
We
don’t know how fashion is going to evolve in the future. Well, we kind of
hope that it doesn’t turn out to be robotic and completely aluminum.
Which was your favorite era of men’s fashion? Do let us know
which one you liked the most.
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