Fashion In The 1930s

Fashion in the 1930s was iconic. We look back at this era and we can admire the delicacy of this generation. It’s beautiful. The 1930s was a tough time in America whereas the Great Depression, a long and severe recession in an economy or market, was a major impact on daily living. Even though this major obstacle was there in full force, the trends that this era took on were the beginning of something new. This fashion outlook included men and women both of the higher and lower classes.
The 1930s brought upon a new shape of suitable clothing for men. “The Superman” is what this was referred to. Broad shoulders, thin waists, and tapered legs reflected the shape of the famous superhero or even a boxer shape. Pants were generally considered “tall” or “high-waisted” to us now. The waist of the pants were at least three inches above the navel, or belly-button. The casual attire pants would be cuffed at the bottoms, but for a more professional look, they would be hemmed at a clean cut. A pressed pleat down the center would finish the look for the over-sized pants. The shirts that men would wear with these trousers are still represented today. A simple button down, french-cuffed and collar-pointed, was the basic style. Different colors were worn and rocked including patterns and pastels. During the 1930s, the polo
Women wore dresses with low-heeled shoes. Different types of dresses were worn including house dresses, afternoon dresses, and evening gowns. Only rebellious women wore pants. These pants had very wide legs, belted, and they were high-waisted. House dresses had very bold prints and were very modest and affordable. Afternoon dresses had puffed sleeves, belted waists, and large collars. Evening gowns were obviously for the upper classes. They were worn with fur and and had train backs. They were often slim-fit. This set the standard for the basic women of this century