Slim fitting suits, skinny ties, Letterman jackets, bowling shirts, saddle shoes and chunky glasses defined the 1950s guy’s wardrobe.
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Jocks wore letterman jackets, blue jeans and Converse high tops. ’50s nerds set a new fashion trend with horn-rim glasses, high waisted pants, and pocket protectors. Teddy Boys in England reintroduced style from the 1900s.
Take a look at these cool photos from Steve Given to see what gentlemen often wore in the 1950s.
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Fashion Styles of Gentlemen in the 1950s
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Fashion Styles of Gentlemen in the 1950s
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Fashion Styles of Gentlemen in the 1950s
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Fashion Styles of Gentlemen in the 1950s
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Fashion Styles of Gentlemen in the 1950s
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Fashion Styles of Gentlemen in the 1950s
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Fashion Styles of Gentlemen in the 1950s
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Fashion Styles of Gentlemen in the 1950s
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Fashion Styles of Gentlemen in the 1950s
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Fashion Styles of Gentlemen in the 1950s
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Fashion Styles of Gentlemen in the 1950s
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Fashion Styles of Gentlemen in the 1950s
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Fashion Styles of Gentlemen in the 1950s
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Fashion Styles of Gentlemen in the 1950s
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Fashion Styles of Gentlemen in the 1950s
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Fashion Styles of Gentlemen in the 1950s
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Fashion Styles of Gentlemen in the 1950s
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Fashion Styles of Gentlemen in the 1950s
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Fashion Styles of Gentlemen in the 1950s
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Fashion Styles of Gentlemen in the 1950s
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Fashion Styles of Gentlemen in the 1950s
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Fashion Styles of Gentlemen in the 1950s
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Fashion Styles of Gentlemen in the 1950s
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Fashion Styles of Gentlemen in the 1950s
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Fashion Styles of Gentlemen in the 1950s
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Fashion Styles of Gentlemen in the 1950s
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Fashion Styles of Gentlemen in the 1950s
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Fashion Styles of Gentlemen in the 1950s
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Fashion Styles of Gentlemen in the 1950s
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