What Men REALLY Wore in the 1930s

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00:00 1930s Menswear Introduction

For many classic style enthusiasts, the 1930s are the epitome of style. It is considered to be the "Golden Age" of menswear, but what did men really wear back then that makes that decade so iconic? Today, we turn the clock and analyze true 1930s men’s clothing.

01:26 What Events Influenced 1930s Menswear?
Historical events such as the post World War and the Great Depression shaped the style of the 1930s. Let's take a look at the various style elements, with a focus on American fashion and some similarities to European designs.

02:57 What Men Wore: 1. Hats
03:51 2. Hairstyles and Facial Hair
05:02 3. Eyewear
06:02 4. Shirts
08:05 5. Ties
09:46 6. Waistcoats
11:17 7. Jackets
16:44 8. Trousers
20:06 9. Shoes
20:45 10. Accessories

What style silhouette from the 1930s do you like and still wear today? Share your thoughts on the Golden Age of menswear in the comments!

22:07 Outfit Rundown

[MickeyRedNose]

I wish these vintage styles were still seen on the streets. I'll sometimes go out wearing a brimmed hat and overcoat etc but feel out of place... one kid even asked me if I was from WW2 😂

[KD-mmli]

I’m in my mid 20s and something fun me and my girl like to do is dress up and go on a date in late 1930s and early 40s style and fashion. My buddy has a restored 1941 Ford Super Deluxe I have access to. So much fun to show up to our favorite upscale restaurant looking like time travelers.

[ericohm]

"The weekend had been invented." Wow, never even considered that weekends are something we had to fight for, not a given.

[TairoruXRyuu]

I honestly think this aesthetic is so classy, and I would like to see more men wearing this style... I'm a woman, but I'd also like to wear suits in these various styles for myself! I love the format and information of this video. Great work!

[drgabe]

Hugo Boss seemed to have been very popular in Germany at that time

[Idratherbecroonin]

Im only a teenager but got in to the 1920s 1930s and 1940s stuff when about 7 years old because the way gentleman and ladies dressed amazed me so this is how I always dress and it attracts a lot of attention just the movies we’re better the music was better and the clothes was much better I wish it never changed

[polarmaskull]

even tho i am a kid i want to become a gentle men like you when i grow up thats why i really love youre videos

[avivbaltsan]

You do an important work in preserving the knowledge and practice of vintage style and making it accessible for men. It’s no less than admirable.

[davemiller]

I've never owned or worn a suit. I only wore a tie for high school graduation. I have no cuff links, rings, or dress shoes. I live in the forested mountains. I'm unconcerned with fashion.
But I find this channel very interesting and educational.
And I do see parallels to my life.
When going out into the bush, there are considerations as to how to dress properly. What type of fabric depending on season and weather. Layers, jackets, and hat considerations. Footwear needs vary too. And I'm talking about natural fabrics like cotton, wool, leather, and silk. The proper kind of knife or axe to have with you. Walking sticks. Proper packs. I'm talking about classical or "old time" thinking like your grandfather or great grandfather would have used. (Not todays polypropylene and thinsulate, or modern plastic and aluminum gear).
So I also like the history lessons on this channel.
Well done.

[ThomasKnip]

The 1930s were arguably the best decade for men's clothes. Wish we had that back.
And as a German I just love to see those German fashion magazines now and then. ^^

[happisakshappiplace.]

I remember seeing a picture of Cary Grant in a 3 piece suit and it was so sharp and looked so good on him. To me one of the best suits i've ever seen on a well dressed chap.

[woltews]

After an old man died, we were cleaning out his stuff . We found a blanket rolled up ( grey ) secured with a wide leather belt and in it a double-breasted grey wool overcoat with rounded lapels and a collar meant to be buttoned up so it could cover the neck and patches on the elbows, it also had 4 pockets all with flaps and button closure (metal rings to hold the buttons in ). Inside there was a brown tweed wool double-breasted sports jacket with 4 buttons, patches on the elbows, button cuffs, rounded lapels and 2 pockets with flaps and side slits that went behind the pockets for hand warmers .Inside that was a grey shirt and a yellow shirt both with a single patch pocket, dark blue tie unlined, flat cap in grey wool, leather gloves, dark brown pants with belt loops and patched knees ( heavy canvas but still dark brown ), with flap covers for the pockets secured with 2 buttons each (metal rings to hold the buttons in ) and a few hanker chefs .
From some receipts we found, we think it was used from 1931 to 1935 from Ontario, Idaho, Minnesota to Michigan to Manitoba

[OrrosGG]

The Golden Age presented in a Golden Video from GG🎩 thank you so much for this! Love the 30s, only for its menswear, not the history of course. ❤️‍🔥🖖🏻

[jimstevens]

The series 10s, 20s, and now 30s. These were superb videos! I remember the Salvation Army store selling tuxedos with cut-away coats and tons of those classy 30s suits in the 50s and 60s. My parents called them "Zoot Suits" when they were double breasted with wide peaked lapels. Now I search for those vintage suits, but the ones I am lucky to find never seem to have a jacket size larger than 38. People were smaller back then as we all have been told. I'm not a big man, but I take a 44 reg jacket.

[MikeB]

1:47 French superliner Normandie in the background; another masterpiece of the 1930s!

[carltrotter]

Thank you for another video GG, you’ve inspired my friends and I to dress up a bit more. Keep up the amazing work, you keep getting better and better!

[truthreigns]

Now this is the year era that I like best. Thank you very much

[lordmalachiwcollins]

Excellent. The 1930s are my favourite era in terms of style.

[jecny]

Smoking smoking and more smoking. Everybody smoked everywhere. The interwar years were when smoking really took off and almost everybody was puffing away. Women in particular took up the habit. Pipes were extremely popular among working and middle class men while cigars remained the smoke of choice for the upper class. Cigarettes also became increasingly popular with fancy carry cases being available. Both men and women enjoyed those long cigarette holders that seemed so chic and were used by people as diverse as Auntie Mame and President Franklin Roosevelt.

[hollywoodnoire]

The 1930s and 40s were the best era for fashion since it had style, elegance and glamour.