/fa/ - Fashion

>>13467122
It will by 2030, when teens/20s see the current 20somethings with blue hair and having recreational abortions for Twitter getting old and tragic, combined with the catastrophe of open borders with the third world that those same people fought for. 2030s young people will reject that the same way people currently reject Scene and sk8r

>>13467122
The fashion equivelant of elector-swing; a pulled-pork burger jammed down a trumpet. Shite.

>tfw actually dress like it's 1958 every day
>don't go overboard, but certainly authentic enough to the period to stand out
>regularly receive compliments, occasionally from strangers

Seriously, as long as you're not pretentious about it and don't dress like it's Halloween, don't be ashamed to rock a style that isn't common right now. You may even start a trend

>that 30 year old boomer who pines for 50s style/fashion

>>13468167
t.

>>13468100
post fit i'm interested

>>13468181
some 50s inspo to bump

>>13467128
Shut up, nerd

I too am interested in crafting a more gentlemanly appearance

Have a bump

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>>13467128
Do you seriously think the late 50s and 60s were wholesome? Everyone was on acid and fucking each other

>>13467128
>Scene and sk8r
Both these literally just mean edgy mall fashion, especially "sk8er" with that hard "8".

>>13468181
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.

>>13468315
>T-Shirts
Most men just wore plain white undershirts, but there was some variation as time went on. Striped T-shirts, darker solid colors, and ringed collar t-shirts all became available towards the end of the decade. Usually tucked in. Wifebeaters were seldomly worn as outerwear, but some photos of greasers have a few.

>Shoes
Shoe types were relatively limited, and usually were just black/brown oxfords, derbies, basketball shoes and penny loafers. White buck shoes and saddle shoes were popular amongst college students, but the former usually required a bag of chalk to keep looking nice. Penny loafers were almost always brown, and black ones were considered extremely nerdy. Basketball shoes were either hi or low top converse, pf flyers, or similar clones in black, white, red, or navy. White crew socks were surprisingly common, as were black dress socks, argyle, and ‘fun’ patterns in subdued colors.

>Boots
Boots were typically worn by the working class, greasers, and rockabillies, and were usually service patterned (Think Iron Rangers, Corcorans, or US army issued Type II roughouts), engineer, or western style. Jeans were cuffed over boots, and stacking was considered poor form.

>>13468291
>everyone was on acid in the 50s
Ohhhkay anon. Sure they were. Even when psychedelic culture peaked in the late 60s, it was a relatively small minority actually dosing when compared to the huge impact it had on pop culture. I've heard plenty of anecdotes of people being heckled and harrassed in the late 60s for having hair past their ears. It wasn't as weird and wild as people think.

>>13468318
>Sunglasses
Common sunglass varieties include wayfarer, clubmaster, and American Optical Aviators
>Sport Coats
Sport coats could be quite bold color-wise, and usually featured patterns such as Atomic Fleck, Houndstooth, Windowpane Plaid, Corduroy, and Glenn Plaid. Lapels slimmed up by the end of the decade.
>Suits
In stark contrast to the vibrant patterns on sport coats, business attire was as conservative as ever. Black, charcoal, gray, navy, and brown were the most common varieties, and were usually just single color with very little fanfare, although pin-stripe and muted patterns were certainly available.
>Casual Jackets
There are a lot of varieties to men’s jackets, so I’ll briefly overview the main types. Leather jackets were often patterned after the USAF A2 (brown) bomber jacket, and the Schott Perfecto motorcycle jacket (black). Denim jackets were dark indigo, and usually the levi’s Trucker style or Wrangler Cowboy Cut style. Jimmy dean popularized the Harrington Jacket, which is a specific type of cotton windbreaker, usually in vibrant colors. Dickies work jackets in polyester were popular among working class. Gabardine jackets were extremely common as well, coming in patterns that would only fly in the atomic age. Varsity jackets were a hit amongst high school athletes, and were modelled after the US tanker jacket in WWII. Unstructured sport coats and cardigans were standard wardrobe pieces for older men.

>>13468325
>Ties
Ties were extremely slim by ’58, just enough to cover the buttons on a standard dress shirt. Black, navy, and maroon were essential colors, and patterns ranged from rep striped, dotted, and even remnants of art deco. Flat bottom ties were available, but considered a maverick choice
>Hair Products
This was the age of Brylcreem, Vitalis, and pomade, so prepare for the grease. The Wet Look was in full swing, and people usually used elongated styling combs or military-style boar brushes to keep their hair waved up and shining like an exxon oilfield. Pomades popularized by the likes of Elvis, Johnny Cash, James Dean, and a multitude of black musicians included Murray’s, DAX, Sweet Georgia Brown, Black and White, and Royal Crown (pomade, NOT Hair dressing). Haircuts were regularly maintained every two weeks, but you can extend the hell out of a haircut’s life by using an electric trimmer along the neck and sideburns every few days. I can’t tell you how to style your hair correctly, so you’ll have to watch a shitty youtube tutorial instead.

Hope this helps!

>>13467122

It’s always been around. It’s cringe to see people looking like grease extras in 2018 they are literally wearing a costume.

>>13468291
not the same poster but this must be an exaggeration, drug use was only present in the hippie movement and other counterculture. most people shunned hippies during this time period and dressed conservatively.

>>13467128
i don't think this is impossible, you can already see trends of trying to dress in an old fashion with people into raw denim and americana. albeit very cringey, but it's present.

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>>13468328
this inspo/guide is fucking excellent anon, thanks. i've been wondering what the cuban collar's name was forever.

>>13468315
You have to update it because if it’s too authentic you likenthese Japanese vintage enthusiasts who look like walking museums.

>>13468730
Time seemed so
Innocent then

>>13467122
the squarest generation of them all

Bring it back yourself. That's what fashion is all about senpai. Incorporate pieces you like into every day wear. Fuck following trends. Start the the fucking trend

>>13468328

Are 50's inspired looks allowed?

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>>13468185
Where can I get some shoes like the ones on the left, just poking out of the picture.

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>>13468181
It always kinda annoyed me how everyone in Mad Men seemed to be dressed *exactly* as according to the trends of the precise year.

That being said, they really did an awesome job capturing the fashion of the time

>>13468185
Where can I find shirts like the guy is wearing? It seems like those cuts don't exist at all nowadays

>>13468169
Hit home, huh?

>>13470417
LL Bean Katahdin Engineer Boots. Used to be shilled pretty hard here some years ago.

>>13470451
Thrift

>>13470462
Not really a thing in my country desu

>>13468100
THIS.
Do not complain about this year not being 'xxxx'
You can always find amazing characteristics from any decade of modern fashion.
As I see it, the 50s brought freshness and leisure back into style.

>>13470480
ebay

>>13470417
redwings and cuffing is a brooklyn thing right now

>>13468185
fantastic. could wear this year round too.

>>13468328
holy shit that babyface. literally two kids in a trenchcoat tier.

>>13470789
It was an /fa/ thing like six years ago.

>>13470417
Cheaper but decent version would be chippewas, just take the fucking flag tag off the laces. Or don't. Maybe you can pull it off, I dunno.

>>13467128
>>13467984
time to grow up and lose virginity

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>>13468181
By this point the show was in the 60s mate

>>13470448
Well they worked in advertising so they were probably incredibly image conscious

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>>13473513
eh, the 60s was just a continuation of the 50s up until the hippies