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From shop HKMandelVintage, ad by MacabreAtHeart 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. The fabric is heavier and drapes well. VintageHoneyBunny Personally, Im a big fan of double-breasted waistcoats, not just for morning wear and gray, but overall. The flat caps and hats in general also got bigger. 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. 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. The buttoning point in the 30s was lower than in the 20s and closer to your natural waist. From shop BigWeekend, Sale Price $382.50 Also, off-the-rack jackets still came in a much broader variety of back variations with belts and shooting pleats compared to today. FREE shipping, ad by antiqueworkwear In our shop, we offer over 40 colors of boot laces, round cotton waxed laces, and flat cotton shoelaces, which are unusual but can look really cool. Ad from shop TheOppShopATL 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. From shop VintageMagicTouch, Sale Price $211.09 Overall, this era is probably where most of our suiting culture today comes from, and because of that, it is very interesting. Dont see this option? From shop RaLaVintage, $115.00 $103.60, $148.00 Probably at no other point in time did you have such a wide but tasteful range of colors and patterns in mens shirting. Debonair looks too good on you to second guess. FREE shipping, ad by TheTextileTrunk Ad from shop VeconaVintage HKMandelVintage Today, typically you only see them as sport coats or pants not so much as a suit. FlyingAppleVintage FREE shipping, ad by shopphoenixvintage The felt was soft, you could add the pinch. The buttonholes are all handmade. 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. Previously, the buttons for suspenders have been placed on the outside. FREE shipping, ad by GILDASCLOSET Single-breasted jackets typically were two-button or three-button and sometimes a three roll two. From shop EvaDress, ad by LastWordThreads 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. Of course, many different countries wore different clothing in the 1930s, but we focus mainly on the US and Europe. Sometimes, these softer collars were still detachable because it meant you could wash just a collar and not the body or vice versa. It was just a stylized fashion ad. Some collars also had tabs that had the same effect. On the other hand, cigarette lighters, tobacco boxes, and anything related to smoking became more popular. Well, previous shirts were a lot stiffer, they usually came in white, and now you had darker tones, such as navy or jewel tone, patterns, interesting stripes, and it just allowed for much more creativity. From shop GILDASCLOSET, $148.00 You had the pancake style flat cap, as well as wide-brimmed Fedora hats. From shop AnciennementModern, ad by StylePlyer If you look closely at the bottom, you would see what some people call the shark-tooth shape, where you cant button the button. Ad from shop LastWordThreads If youre a regular reader, you already know that men back then still wore hats, and that was the case in the 1930s. In any case, you always wanted the tips of your waistcoat to cover your waistband so no tie or shirt would ever poke out. Original Price $138.00 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. At a glance, youll see how cool the guys look. Try contacting them via Messages to find out! None of those hipster styles! (50% off), ad by VintageHoneyBunny Of course, with more men going hatless, the hairstyles now became more important and changed. Im wearing a 30s-inspired outfit consisting of an authentic 30s suit. FoxVintageMercantile Original Price $47.97 (20% off), ad by FlyingAppleVintage From shop VeconaVintage, $222.71 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? With The United States and Europe mired in dire economic straits, only men of means could dress fashionably. While looking at these shirts today may seem quite elaborate, back then it was a breath of fresh air that was much more casual and young. A little more obscure and definitely less popular invention of the 30s was the Cuban waistband, which had rows of buttons. In England, upper-class and middle-class gents would still wear Bowler hats or Homburg hats but also Fedora hats. I think its late 30s. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. From shop OverAttiredVintage, $750.00 Sometimes, the bridges were elevated and no longer set on the nodes, which meant some of the glasses now had little nose pads to keep on your face properly. Overall, the collar points became longer and the spear point collar evolved. These are third party technologies used for things like interest based Etsy ads. Ad from shop 69Tearz In terms of pockets, vests typically featured four; a chest pocket on either side and a pocket below that. FlatPickedBlues AnciennementModern Of course, it also meant that this style was the only thing you could wear for a while. VintageMagicTouch OverAttiredVintage 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. GILDASCLOSET 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. Does shopping on Etsy help support small businesses? From shop PetesObsolete, $199.99 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. Myth or Magic: Are Goodyear Welted Dress Shoes Overrated? 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. One of those black wooden chairs with the Harvard gold seal on the shoulder piece. 69Tearz The bow tie is not originally from the 30s. Also, 60% of American men were engaged in agricultural pursuits during the Great Depression, so knickers and paletot overcoats were not wardrobe necessities. That vanished soon along with a cinch belt altogether. Typically, you could wear them during sporting activities, but they could also be worn during just more casual everyday activities. From shop BriarVintage, $249.99 And my Fedora hat is not the original 30s. Eleanor Roosevelt noted, Franklin, you must find some respectable shirts!. From shop MacabreAtHeart, $54.99 Starched collars were really something that mostly the elites would wear or something for special occasions. MacabreAtHeart The style was called Bel-Air. Of course, these are trousers with a belt. The seller might still be able to personalize your item. During the 30s men still wore ties and bow ties. From shop ILLEGALMONKKYVINTAGE, ad by Cabinet49 Also, you had knickerbockers or plus-fours which were quite popular. Regular price Ad from shop TheAlphaFemme In the US, 30s shirts definitely had an attached soft collar and that had become the most popular variety. 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. This will differ depending on what options are available for the item. Personally, I love flipping through vintage fashion illustrations from this era; the wide lapels of the suits and the full cut of the garments are just special. So, today, typically, the untipped tie is more expensive to produce than the regular tipped tie. 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. The weekend had been invented and men could spend more time on themselves. Ad from shop LadyMarlowePatterns Also, sunglasses were increasingly popular and in the US, you definitely had them if you could afford them. 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. FREE shipping, ad by TheAlphaFemme SunnySideCouture Because of all that fabric, they were commonly finished with turn-ups or cuffs as the Americans would say. Learn more. That meant on average about 10-inch or 25-centimeter pant hem openings which are quite wide. Copyright 1995-2022 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Of course, if you were part of the aristocracy, chances are, you are more conservative and you would still wear your monocle. ILLEGALMONKKYVINTAGE Fill out the requested information. Because belts were popular, you had attached belt loops from the outside (sometimes called drop loops), and was a very special look. Find out more in our Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. When I became interested in mens clothing, he shared his memories of gazing longingly into the shops with all the beautiful garments and furnishings in the windows. These features werent just purely aesthetic but also allowed you to move more freely and it made the suit and a jacket more practical. Under Add your personalization, the text box will tell you what the seller needs to know. From shop PlainspeakVintage, $94.00 BriarVintage FREE shipping, ad by OverAttiredVintage 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. By 1937, Levis stopped producing jeans with buttons on them but offered them as an aftermarket option. 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. TheAlphaFemme But today, there are still English legal outfitters who offer this kind of shirt. 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. 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. $40.78, $47.97 $110.40, $138.00 Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. 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. (30% off), ad by AnciennementModern Original Price $75.00 Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like: Detailed information can be found in Etsys Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy and our Privacy Policy. Theyre modern ones from Allen Edmonds. That being said, a wide variety of facial hair did exist at the time. In the 1920s were really slim, the 30s were really wide and most double-breasted jackets today are somewhere in between those decades. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. Ad from shop GarbOhVintage MTvintageclothing FREE shipping, ad by FoxVintageMercantile However, for the average person in the 30s, life looked a lot direr. VeconaVintage When you buy something using the affiliate links on our site, we may earn a small commission. 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. Open shirt collars for sports also become more popular. Well, previously fashions were mostly dictated by the elites or monarchs. There was a problem subscribing you to this newsletter. In previous decades, you had smaller lenses, now things became bigger and more decorative. Apparently, in the late 20s, men started cutting off these cinch belts in the back, so they could wear their jeans with a belt. BigWeekend Overall the 1930s really brought big changes to mens pants. Most men could be seen sporting that baby face look, while older gentlemen often had a mustache. Some would even shave the part that way it was even more pronounced. Many sellers on Etsy offer personalized, made-to-order items. From shop EverlastingArtDesign, $24.52 Even though they tried to make new styles to appeal to our younger generation, that didnt really work out. (10% off), ad by SweetPickinsShop Personally, I like action-backs and shooting pleatsthe whole nine yards. Ad from shop AnciennementModern AliceBlueGownVintage From handmade pieces to vintage treasures ready to be loved again, Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. Actors like Clark Gable, David Niven, and Vincent Price wore thin pencil mustaches well very defining of that 1930s era. From shop AliceBlueGownVintage, ad by GarbOhVintage $211.09, $234.54 Also, the overlap of the fabric was quite a bit wider than in the previous decades. 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. Gone were the days of the 1920s where men just brushed back their hair, cut it short, or military style. Men did still wear ties and hats and bow ties or ascots as well as over-the-calf socks, or if they had shorter socks, they had sock suspenders. But, it has a wider brim, its really soft, and it has an original white 1930s headband. And I chose a bow tie in a navy with kind of an oaker yellow, big, bold polka dot. Yes, you saw the gold-plated and silver wireframes, but you also had celluloid or backlight frames. Theyre cut full and straight, which is advantageous for my big thighs. We've sent you an email to confirm your subscription. The patterns, the cut, the color combinations they wear are all unique yet not over the top. In the day, Fedoras from the 1930s are highly sought after and you can fetch good prices in places like eBay. FREE shipping, ad by BriarVintage That meant you had a range of different colors for suits and also different patterns checks, Glen plaids, and herringbones were really popular. Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. From shop FlatPickedBlues, ad by MTvintageclothing Ad from shop SweetPickinsShop Ad from shop Daredress From shop LadyMarlowePatterns. 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. Overall, the focus of mens fashion had shifted away from the aristocracy and the elites towards Joe average. From shop ladouchka, ad by RaLaVintage LadyMarlowePatterns Compared to 1920s waistcoats, the neckline had increased by about an inch. So, the big question is, what did men actually wear? World War I was long over, there were new products on the market, working conditions had improved, and class relations had improved as well. What does that mean? FREE shipping, ad by SunnySideCouture FREE shipping, ad by ILLEGALMONKKYVINTAGE Many lost it all, lived in poverty, and it definitely showed in their daily attire. Ad from shop EverlastingArtDesign Ad from shop ILLEGALMONKKYVINTAGE FREE shipping, ad by BigWeekend Ad from shop RevivalVintageUK Ad from shop VintageMagicTouch From shop Daredress, Sale Price $40.78 From shop SweetPickinsShop, $47.99 View cart for details. Those long spears could be held in place with a collar clip which was still popular just like in the 1920s. LastWordThreads One thing that really changed in 1930s in mens trousers was the popularization of the zipper. PlainspeakVintage Posted October 14, 2021 in Accessories, Clothing, Fashion Illustrations, Films & TV, Outfits, Wardrobe, Clothing and Accessories. While the 30s saw a popularization of double-vented jackets, most jackets still had no vents for a cleaner silhouette. Mens hair in the 30s was now typically a bit longer and pomade was used to style it. Of course, you guessed it, we also got ascots in our shop; the formal ones, as well as the casual ones that were popular in the 30s. Theyre not Hollywood waist, but I do have that style as well. Also, while everyone wore them, you could still find a lot more spectator or two-tone shoes than you can find today. RevivalVintageUK Loved the gift. This means there were no more stiff collars, also walking canes that were previously used for decorative purposes started to just disappear. Ad from shop GILDASCLOSET A beautifully crafted 1930s high waist, wide leg trouser. SweetPickinsShop The lounge suit was still extremely popular with the average Joe. We do this with marketing and advertising partners (who may have their own information theyve collected). TheOppShopATL Please. The button stance on the 30s jacket was slightly lower and it was overall slightly shorter in the back. While pleats in trousers were not a thing in the 1910s, by 1930 you could find pants with many pleats not just one but two or sometimes more. Original Price $425.00 From shop KonaGoods, Sale Price $37.50 From shop TheOppShopATL, $95.00 Compared to modern standards, the clothes looked still extremely stylish but they were less ornate and excessive and had become more practical. 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. PetesObsolete Ad from shop ladouchka 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. Ad from shop SunnySideCouture That being said, you could also find center vents. 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. $37.50, $75.00 Of course, men in the 30s also watched movies, so when Clark Gable skipped the undershirt in It Happened One Night in 1934, apparently, the undershirt sales plummeted. In 2020 alone, purchases on Etsy generated nearly $4 billion in income for small businesses. Amongst working-class men, the flat cap was probably the most popular piece of headwear. The more relaxed sport jackets called for a more relaxed version of slacks. New trends were created by the prevalence of movie stars. Then, suddenly the Wall Street Crash of 1929 happened and the world changed overnight, not just in the US, but across the globe. Ad from shop antiqueworkwear (15% off), ad by PetesObsolete They have nice peaked lapels, and its just a detail that you cant really find today anymore. Ad from shop TheTextileTrunk Ad from shop VintageFindsWNC From shop StylePlyer, $289.00 Its a three-roll-two jacket, button on the center button. The tips became longer and you could now see decorative buttons and buttonholes that were never meant to be buttoned but were just there for the looks. Theyre relatively high rise, although not as high as, maybe, some pants from 1910s. In terms of eyewear, the 30s saw a transition to wider and bigger eyeglasses. Its also home to a whole host of one-of-a-kind items made with love and extraordinary care. 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 blues go well with my little blue boutonniere, which was a fun accessory that was popular with men. Thanks Andrew, your comment is very historic and so spot on to me. ad by PlainspeakVintage At the same time, with a jacket with firmer and broader shoulders, you needed wider lapels to compensate for the overall look and then, you added a pair of more casual pants to the mix. From shop MTvintageclothing, ad by Daredress Mid Brown Socks with Green and Cream Clocks in Cotton Fort Belvedere, Blue Socks with Red and White Clocks in Cotton Fort Belvedere, Grey Socks with Light Grey and Black Clocks in Cotton Fort Belvedere, Navy Socks with Blue and White Clocks in Cotton Fort Belvedere, Dark Grey Socks with Burgundy and White Clocks in Cotton Fort Belvedere. Ad from shop FlatPickedBlues Another big addition to the mens sporting wardrobe came in 1933 when Ren Lacoste popularized the polo shirt. Even U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt wore his dress shirts until they were falling apart. Ad from shop EvaDress The 30s jacket still had a certain amount of waist suppression but it wasnt as extreme as in the 20s. Original Price $148.00 But you also had nice earth tones like beige or cream or camel as full suits. While many of the items on Etsy are handmade, youll also find craft supplies, digital items, and more. 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. Fast forward to today, things are different. The pants are, of course, pleated. Ad from shop MacabreAtHeart Even though men still wore pocket watches, the extra buttonhole that was just there for the T-bar of the other chain had mostly disappeared by the 1930s.   United States   |   English (US)   |   $ (USD). 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}}. Ad from shop FoxVintageMercantile Leading up to this decade, life was getting better for a lot of men, especially Joe average. That being said, young men started maybe skipping the hat and it wasnt that big of a taboo anymore. My cufflinks are double-sided and closely enameled, which was something popular during the 1930s. EverlastingArtDesign Typically, orders of $35 USD or more (within the same shop) qualify for free standard shipping from participating Etsy sellers. Pockets were typically pretty straight. The Pince-nez and monocles were still around but mostly worn by actors or older gentlemen. $382.50, $425.00 When he saw the stores logo emblazoned on the gift box, I saw recollections of 1935 in his eyes. Great! From shop FoxVintageMercantile, ad by 69Tearz In terms of vests and waistcoats, they were no longer mandatory during the 1930s. From shop 69Tearz, $55.00 For my shirt, I chose a light blue, soft cotton, brushed twill shirt. Of course, that was an ideal. Made in England using fabric and fittings all sourced from within the UK. A perfect vintage cut, high waist trouser. FREE shipping, ad by KonaGoods From shop LastWordThreads, $295.00 Sale. If youre looking for original 1930s style collar clips and pins, check out the Fort Belvedere Shop. Ad from shop PlainspeakVintage Shipping policies vary, but many of our sellers offer free shipping when you purchase from them. You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. Ad from shop AliceBlueGownVintage Click Buy it now or Add to cart and proceed to checkout. If there was only one defining feature for a 1930s mens jacket, it was the wide lapels. (10% off), ad by RevivalVintageUK Ad from shop FlyingAppleVintage ladouchka 62 double-breasted jackets or 6x1s were popular. Featuring double pleats, button fly, french bearer, turn ups and 2 back pockets. FREE shipping, ad by FlatPickedBlues Someone in the 30s didnt want to go without anything so they wore ascots and they were somewhat popular. 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? In the US on the other hand, the Fedora was the number one hat with the middle class. GarbOhVintage 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 twill is a heavy weight (400gsm) and works well with the width of this trouser, showing off the pleats nicely. While the average person today would look at the 30s suit as being very conservative and formal, back then it was casual, soft and new. That meant more sportswear, fewer stiff hats, and starched collars. From shop antiqueworkwear, ad by ladouchka Looks like you already have an account! Bow ties at the time also had very thin or no interlining and so the bow just tied a little differently than most modern bow ties. Men still wore cufflinks but the button barrel cuff definitely became more popular. Ad from shop BriarVintage