Okay, here’s my blog post about diving into 1920s men’s fashion:
So, I got this crazy idea to try and dress like they did in the 1920s. You know, The Great Gatsby, flapper dresses, and all that jazz. But I wanted to focus on the guys’ side of things. I figured, how hard could it be? Turns out, it’s a whole different world of clothes!
Getting Started (and Feeling Lost)
First, I started with some good old internet research. I typed in “1920s men’s fashion” and, boom, tons of pictures and articles. I spent a good few hours just scrolling through images, trying to get a feel for the general style.
The Key Pieces
After a while, I started to notice some common threads. Here’s what I figured out were the must-haves:
- Suits: These weren’t your modern, slim-fit suits. We’re talking wider legs, sometimes with patterns like pinstripes or checks.
- High-waisted Trousers: The pants sat way higher on the waist than what I’m used to.
- Vests (Waistcoats): Almost everyone seemed to be wearing a vest, even with casual outfits.
- Hats: Fedora, boater, newsboy cap… a hat was essential.
- Accessories: Pocket watches, tie clips, suspenders (braces) – these guys loved their accessories!
Putting it all together, My First Attempt
My goal was to build an outfit. For the experiment, I borrowed a wide-legged pair of trousers from my grandpa. It will need to be altered because It was not a perfect fit. So I took it to a tailor. The tailor, a lovely old man named Mr. Jones, was quite amused by my request, he helped me find a nice, patterned vest in his shop. Score!
Next, I found my white shirt, but those were an easy picking.
Then , I went to hunt for Hats, I found one shop that will do the work. I picked up a grey fedora – felt pretty classy, I must say.
I already had some old-school suspenders, so I clipped those on. I tried to find a pocket watch, but ended up using a regular wristwatch for now. Baby steps, right?
The Result (and Some Lessons Learned)
Honestly, the first time I put it all on, I felt… different. The high-waisted pants were surprisingly comfortable, but the whole outfit felt much more formal than anything I usually wear. It definitely made me stand up straighter!
It was fun, but I realized it’s not something I could just throw on every day. It takes time and effort to get the look right. Plus, finding authentic vintage pieces is a whole other challenge. But hey, it was a cool experience, and I definitely learned a lot about how men dressed back then. Might even try to incorporate some of these elements into my everyday style… maybe.
