VintageHoneyBunny Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. This means there were no more stiff collars, also walking canes that were previously used for decorative purposes started to just disappear. BigWeekend Theyre not Hollywood waist, but I do have that style as well. You had a wide brim and a big headband and a high crown. The weekend had been invented and men could spend more time on themselves. Sock holes were darned, cardboard was placed inside shoes to cover the holes in soles, shirt cuffs and collars were turned to disguise frayed surfaces, and interior patches covered worn knees and elbows. Plus fours are technically knickerbockers that hang four inches below your knee, hence the name plus fours. Cabinet49 On the other hand, cigarette lighters, tobacco boxes, and anything related to smoking became more popular. 62 double-breasted jackets or 6x1s were popular. Ad from shop LadyMarlowePatterns Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. One popular trend of 1930s, American slacks was a so-called Hollywood waistband. Typically, most trousers have a separate waistband but in the 30s that separate waistband disappeared and the fabric just went all the way up. FlyingAppleVintage PetesObsolete Some would even shave the part that way it was even more pronounced. It started in the 20s but in the 30s you definitely see it more, which makes sense because sports like tennis, cricket, or golf had also become more popular. Loved the gift. So, why did they become so popular? Under Add your personalization, the text box will tell you what the seller needs to know. The pants are, of course, pleated. Absolutely! Ad from shop ILLEGALMONKKYVINTAGE Men also wore pocket squares back then, so I have this kind of scarab pattern pocket square in blue and green, which picks up the color of the clocks in my brown socks, which are green and white, as well as the color of my cufflinks, which are green and white. FREE shipping, ad by BriarVintage Also, you had knickerbockers or plus-fours which were quite popular. Overall the 1930s really brought big changes to mens pants. Ties were much shorter than they are today, they had the diamond shape and they were typically untipped, which means there was no lining unlike in most modern ties today. For double-breasted ones, they were wide, they were pointed and the gorge was much lower than what you would typically see today. If youre looking for original 1930s style collar clips and pins, check out the Fort Belvedere Shop. A beautifully crafted 1930s high waist, wide leg trouser. Why did we have sport coat combinations and a jacket that was much roomier and bigger when just 10 years earlier, jackets were a lot tighter and tailored to the body? Also, while everyone wore them, you could still find a lot more spectator or two-tone shoes than you can find today. Sometimes, these softer collars were still detachable because it meant you could wash just a collar and not the body or vice versa. Oxford bags as introduced in the 1920s were still around but they werent as wide anymore. Of course, only the pockets werent angled which by the way wasnt seen very frequently. (10% off), ad by SweetPickinsShop EverlastingArtDesign In the day, Fedoras from the 1930s are highly sought after and you can fetch good prices in places like eBay. There seems to be a problem serving the request at this time, 1930s Decade Vintage Luggage & Vintage Travel Accessories, 1970s Vintage Luggage & Vintage Travel Accessories, {"modules":["unloadOptimization","bandwidthDetection"],"unloadOptimization":{"browsers":{"Firefox":true,"Chrome":true}},"bandwidthDetection":{"url":"https://ir.ebaystatic.com/cr/v/c1/thirtysevens.jpg","maxViews":4,"imgSize":37,"expiry":300000,"timeout":250}}. Blue Cornflower Boutonniere Buttonhole Flower Silk Fort Belvedere, Formal Ascot in Silver Black Wedding Stripes Weave Jacquard Silk for Morning Coats Fort Belvedere, White Linen Pocket Square with Handrolled Edges made in Italy Fort Belvedere. FREE shipping, ad by GILDASCLOSET When my dad was growing up in Spokane, Washington during the Great Depression, he sold copies of the daily Spokesman Review along the commercial streets. From shop shopphoenixvintage, ad by TheOppShopATL Etsys 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centers that host Etsy.com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsys global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US. Can I Still Wear It? Ad from shop RevivalVintageUK From shop VintageHoneyBunny, Sale Price $110.40 HKMandelVintage Ad from shop AnciennementModern You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. Theyre modern ones from Allen Edmonds. Ad from shop MTvintageclothing Learn more. Original Price $234.54 Gone were the days of the 1920s where men just brushed back their hair, cut it short, or military style. One thing that really changed in 1930s in mens trousers was the popularization of the zipper. Because belts were popular, you had attached belt loops from the outside (sometimes called drop loops), and was a very special look. This made sense because men overall went more casual, of course, for a formal White Tie or Black Tie ensembles, you would still wear these starched detachable collar shirts but for everyday wear, you had the softer ones. From shop LastWordThreads, $295.00 From shop 69Tearz, $55.00 FREE shipping, ad by OverAttiredVintage antiqueworkwear Imagine that eyeglasses in the 30s were first and foremost used to aid vision, unlike today. From shop GarbOhVintage, Sale Price $103.60 Try contacting them via Messages to find out!
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Shipping policies vary, but many of our sellers offer free shipping when you purchase from them. In our shop, we offer untipped ties as well as self-tipped ties from Fort Belvedere in three different lengths so if you want that 30s look you can get an untipped tie that is a little shorter because that is really essential for that vintage feel. That meant on average about 10-inch or 25-centimeter pant hem openings which are quite wide. Unsurprisingly, we call it Gentlemen of the Golden Age. Its also home to a whole host of one-of-a-kind items made with love and extraordinary care. One of those black wooden chairs with the Harvard gold seal on the shoulder piece. Ad from shop OverAttiredVintage Shoes like Oxfords or Derbies and cap toes or full brogues were quite popular typically in colors of brown, dark tan, black but also white.
In response to this, in 1933 Levis offered a service that would cut off that cinch belt when you bought your pair of pants at the store. The 1930s saw a huge shift in this culture. Many lost it all, lived in poverty, and it definitely showed in their daily attire. GarbOhVintage It has a low gorge, wide lapels, kind of a bright-ish brown color with a herringbone pattern. From shop OverAttiredVintage, $750.00 RevivalVintageUK FREE shipping, ad by FlatPickedBlues Yes, you saw the gold-plated and silver wireframes, but you also had celluloid or backlight frames. The felt was soft, you could add the pinch. Ad from shop VintageMagicTouch These are third party technologies used for things like interest based Etsy ads. Ad from shop antiqueworkwear And my Fedora hat is not the original 30s. In the 1930s, regular fellas in the United States struggled to be clad adequately to hang onto whatever job they had, or appear respectable enough to look for employment. 
From shop TheTextileTrunk, $145.00 Because of all that fabric, they were commonly finished with turn-ups or cuffs as the Americans would say. Eleanor Roosevelt noted, Franklin, you must find some respectable shirts!. World War I was long over, there were new products on the market, working conditions had improved, and class relations had improved as well. Starched collars were really something that mostly the elites would wear or something for special occasions. The cuff buttons on your sleeves became much more modern, in a sense that buttons often touched and you had three or four buttons with not much spacing in between. FlatPickedBlues Unlike in the previous two decades, the 1910s and 1920s, men now wore more casual outfits. My cufflinks are double-sided and closely enameled, which was something popular during the 1930s. FREE shipping, ad by ILLEGALMONKKYVINTAGE Theyre relatively high rise, although not as high as, maybe, some pants from 1910s.
People were more interested in sports, they followed sports more and so that ideal of the muscular sportsmen was much more desirable and so the suit jacket was built up to make your stature more imposing. That being said, young men started maybe skipping the hat and it wasnt that big of a taboo anymore. ILLEGALMONKKYVINTAGE GILDASCLOSET Also, in the 20s, you still had that body coat style, in the 30s you had more of a drape style which meant the jacket was cut fuller and there was excess material over your shoulder blade in the back and your chest in the front. New trends were created by the prevalence of movie stars. Of course, if you were part of the aristocracy, chances are, you are more conservative and you would still wear your monocle. Back then, labor costs were cheap and by having an untipped tie meant you saved money because you didnt have to pay for the fabric tipping because fabrics were a lot more expensive. In Europe, many men would still be wearing suspenders with a fishtail back and buttons but in the US, men really preferred trousers or pants that were cut for wearing with a belt. My ring is gold with a tiger side that picks up the brown tones of the suit and, of course, it also works with my two-tone brown and off-white spectator shoes. The more relaxed sport jackets called for a more relaxed version of slacks. Made in England using fabric and fittings all sourced from within the UK. Thats how they came up with these cool little pocket combs that you could just flip open. From shop MacabreAtHeart, $54.99 In terms of watches, wristwatches were now more popular than the pocket watches of the previous generations. Ad from shop AliceBlueGownVintage Colors like brown, navy, charcoal were definitely something that men would wear. From shop FoxVintageMercantile, ad by 69Tearz Fashion illustrations are one thing. In terms of pockets, you had jetted pockets for more formal ones, you had flap pockets but you also had the patch pocket, especially on a casual suit like Clark Gable in It Happened One Night.
Ad from shop SweetPickinsShop Ad from shop AmericanRag Light Blue Veronica Persica Boutonniere Buttonhole Flower Fort Belvedere, Olive Green Pocket Square Art Deco Egyptian Scarab pattern in burnt orange, sunflower yellow, mohair blue with burnt orange contrast edge by Fort Belvedere, White Shoelaces Flat Waxed Cotton Luxury Dress Shoe Laces by Fort Belvedere. Ad from shop ladouchka Daredress Men still wore cufflinks but the button barrel cuff definitely became more popular. From shop PetesObsolete, $199.99 My friends father had a high school education and was a milkman, when she got a PhD from Harvard, her dad said could you get me one thing?
Debonair looks too good on you to second guess. Stylistically, youd oftentimes see solids stripes or patterns in the socks, herringbones, or the ones that I really like from that period, the socks with clocks on the side. From shop Cabinet49, ad by LadyMarlowePatterns Normally, suits were made of wool or tweed but the sharkskin weave also became popular in the 1930s. TheOppShopATL Ad from shop BigWeekend With wide peaked lapels and a six buttons. Featuring double pleats, button fly, french bearer, turn ups and 2 back pockets. I think its late 30s. The lounge suit was still extremely popular with the average Joe. They have nice peaked lapels, and its just a detail that you cant really find today anymore. Oftentimes, the leg line was super long and the proportions were off to real men. Personally, Im a big fan of double-breasted waistcoats, not just for morning wear and gray, but overall. In England, upper-class and middle-class gents would still wear Bowler hats or Homburg hats but also Fedora hats. From shop VeconaVintage, $222.71 Central heating was advancing and popping up in more and more office buildings. Men still wore them in the 1930s, but overall, they rejected excess accessories. MTvintageclothing SweetPickinsShop None of those hipster styles! (15% off), ad by PetesObsolete Even though they tried to make new styles to appeal to our younger generation, that didnt really work out. (30% off), ad by AnciennementModern The blues go well with my little blue boutonniere, which was a fun accessory that was popular with men. Compared to 1920s waistcoats, the neckline had increased by about an inch. Often, that meant that the bottom button of a single-breasted jacket or double-breasted jacket was in line with the top line of the pockets. From shop HKMandelVintage, ad by MacabreAtHeart Looks like you already have an account! From shop FlatPickedBlues, ad by MTvintageclothing FREE shipping, ad by SunnySideCouture For my shirt, I chose a light blue, soft cotton, brushed twill shirt. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. This will differ depending on what options are available for the item. Well, the blades were simply hemmed often by machine or unhemmed. Saying no will not stop you from seeing Etsy ads or impact Etsy's own personalization technologies, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive. So, today, typically, the untipped tie is more expensive to produce than the regular tipped tie. How could she say no? The patterns, the cut, the color combinations they wear are all unique yet not over the top. Original Price $148.00 Ad from shop shopphoenixvintage Original Price $47.97 Ad from shop FoxVintageMercantile During the 30s men still wore ties and bow ties. Ad from shop FlatPickedBlues From shop FlyingAppleVintage, ad by AmericanRag Of course, that was an ideal. From shop ladouchka, ad by RaLaVintage VintageMagicTouch The seller might still be able to personalize your item. The gorge was also low for single-breasted jackets which meant the lapel appeared over a little shorter but because it was wider it was still quite prominent. In the US, 30s shirts definitely had an attached soft collar and that had become the most popular variety. Also, the overlap of the fabric was quite a bit wider than in the previous decades. Interestingly, young women also found an interest in them. Find out more in our Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. In previous decades, you had smaller lenses, now things became bigger and more decorative. Ad from shop VintageHoneyBunny The 30s are also famed for their double-breasted jackets. The button stance on the 30s jacket was slightly lower and it was overall slightly shorter in the back. Even though some men permed or curled their hair in a variety of shapes, the side part was probably the most popular hairstyle of the time. Remember, back then jeans were still workwear but most had at least a pair for maybe some yard work or when they went working on the car. From handmade pieces to vintage treasures ready to be loved again, Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. Ad from shop TheOppShopATL $382.50, $425.00 Also, off-the-rack jackets still came in a much broader variety of back variations with belts and shooting pleats compared to today. Ad from shop VeconaVintage Typically, orders of $35 USD or more (within the same shop) qualify for free standard shipping from participating Etsy sellers. From shop VintageFindsWNC, ad by HKMandelVintage Well, it was the Duke of Windsor at the time probably the most photographed man in the world who loved wearing them so people saw it and he was a style icon. In the 1920s were really slim, the 30s were really wide and most double-breasted jackets today are somewhere in between those decades. Ad from shop KonaGoods From shop RevivalVintageUK, ad by VintageFindsWNC Captcha failed to load. FREE shipping, ad by TheAlphaFemme Also, 60% of American men were engaged in agricultural pursuits during the Great Depression, so knickers and paletot overcoats were not wardrobe necessities. From shop BigWeekend, Sale Price $382.50 OverAttiredVintage So, the big question is, what did men actually wear? Original Price $75.00 Yes! From shop GILDASCLOSET, $148.00 This trouser is a slimmer version of our ever popular Ralph trouser, and we have added belt loops to accommodate the fabulous English leather belts we have had made. FREE shipping, ad by antiqueworkwear Great! PlainspeakVintage Ad from shop BriarVintage Good news! FREE shipping, ad by EverlastingArtDesign Most men could be seen sporting that baby face look, while older gentlemen often had a mustache. From shop TheOppShopATL, $95.00 Men also typically had a wallet and sometimes also a comb remember they had these sleek hairstyles that were still wearing hats, so you really needed one. Ad from shop SunnySideCouture The shoulders were also wider and roomier and overall the jacket set looser on the body, but the fabrics they used were still heavy so everything draped really nicely. When you buy something using the affiliate links on our site, we may earn a small commission. There was a problem subscribing you to this newsletter. The materials had also changed. BriarVintage Found something you love but want to make it even more uniquely you? From shop LadyMarlowePatterns. Ad from shop Daredress And it has three patch pockets just like Clark Gable in It Happened One Night. You can see the quarters are cut a little more open in the front. Also, sunglasses were increasingly popular and in the US, you definitely had them if you could afford them. Why? Why? Ad from shop GarbOhVintage From shop SweetPickinsShop, $47.99 Posted October 14, 2021 in Accessories, Clothing, Fashion Illustrations, Films & TV, Outfits, Wardrobe, Clothing and Accessories. However, for the average person in the 30s, life looked a lot direr. remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalized search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy. Reviews & Articles About Classic Men's Clothing & Accessories, Copyright 20102022 Gentleman's Gazette LLC All Rights Reserved Terms of Service & Accessibility Policy Privacy Policy, Fort Belvedere Collar Bars, Clips, and Pins, Silk Tie in Jacquard Burgundy Red with White Polka Dots Fort Belvedere, Battleship Gray Jacquard Woven Tie with Printed Light Blue and White Diamonds. And I chose a bow tie in a navy with kind of an oaker yellow, big, bold polka dot. Probably at no other point in time did you have such a wide but tasteful range of colors and patterns in mens shirting. While most people today think of detachable collars as white contrasting collars, they would sometimes also sell a number of detachable collars in the same fabric. I dont think you can find them today. FREE shipping, ad by VeconaVintage (20% off), ad by FlyingAppleVintage Even U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt wore his dress shirts until they were falling apart. Acceptable Wear and Tear on Mens Clothes. A little more obscure and definitely less popular invention of the 30s was the Cuban waistband, which had rows of buttons. Ad from shop StylePlyer From shop EvaDress, ad by LastWordThreads If youre a regular reader, you already know that men back then still wore hats, and that was the case in the 1930s. To learn more about how you wear socks with clocks and other socks for that matter, we have an in-depth guide for you, but well also sell these typically 30s inspired socks with clocks in our shop here. The elites in Hollywood and elsewhere probably had favored the side vents because it was a new thing. These features werent just purely aesthetic but also allowed you to move more freely and it made the suit and a jacket more practical. The 30s jacket still had a certain amount of waist suppression but it wasnt as extreme as in the 20s. Of course, many different countries wore different clothing in the 1930s, but we focus mainly on the US and Europe.
Overall, the collar points became longer and the spear point collar evolved. FREE shipping, ad by AliceBlueGownVintage Ad from shop EvaDress Ordinary men REALLY wore old clothes until they were threadbare. The flat caps and hats in general also got bigger. When he saw the stores logo emblazoned on the gift box, I saw recollections of 1935 in his eyes. Of course, it also meant that this style was the only thing you could wear for a while. Ad from shop EverlastingArtDesign For casual excursions, you could actually see men go out and about without neckwear which was highly unlikely in previous decades. Theyre cut full and straight, which is advantageous for my big thighs. AnciennementModern (50% off), ad by VintageHoneyBunny If you look closely at the bottom, you would see what some people call the shark-tooth shape, where you cant button the button. FREE shipping, ad by VintageMagicTouch LadyMarlowePatterns It was just a stylized fashion ad. Dont see this option? An untipped tie requires hand rolling, for example, and labor is more expensive and fabrics have become less expensive. Ad from shop PlainspeakVintage That meant, you only button one or two buttons on the jacket, the top row was merely decorative. From shop Daredress, Sale Price $40.78 Its a three-roll-two jacket, button on the center button.
From shop AnciennementModern, ad by StylePlyer In the US on the other hand, the Fedora was the number one hat with the middle class. 
If there was only one defining feature for a 1930s mens jacket, it was the wide lapels. Sale. Our global marketplace is a vibrant community of real people connecting over special goods. For my shoelaces, I went with some from Fort Belvedere, which matched the color of the white leather and it just ties the entire outfit together. Those people generally didnt have to do hard physical labor so they didnt have strong muscles, but they were lean and trim for the most part. $37.50, $75.00
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