/fa/ - Fashion

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Although I'm too lazy to post pics, I can rattle off a few of the basics of late 50's mensware. Plus I'll dump some inspo here shortly

>Pants
Usually creased, higher waistline, in colors such as black, brown, light navy, and mid khaki. Cuffs and pleats are acceptable, as well as looser fit. For an Ivy look, opt for flat front chinos in brown/khaki. Working class guys would usually wear work pants like Dickies in black or navy.

>Jeans
Almost always darker indigo, purchased non-faded and oftentimes rigid. At that point in time, jeans came in standard 'long' lengths in order to be hemmed at home, but people would mostly cuff them instead. Levi's 501, Wrangler 13WMZ, and original Lee 101s come to mind.

>Shirts
There's a lot of variability here, so bear with me. Dress shirts were usually broadcloth, poplin, or oxford, in a relatively baggy fit by today's standards. Barrel cuffs were standard, but (double) french cuffs with links were quite acceptable. Camp shirts with cuban collars were popular, both solid and patterned- left untucked. Chambray or poplin work shirts were common among the lower class, and even short sleeves were usually rolled to add some flair to them. Western shirts were also popular, with pearl snaps and excessively bright colors by today’s standards. Aloha shirts were big in the mid 50’s, but try to stick with classic and bright patterns for the look.