Men's Fashions

Men were very clean-cut during the 1950s, with short hair, clean faces, and pressed, well-fitted suits.

1950s Suit: Image courtesy of Jenna Weissman Joselit, A Perfect Fit: Clothes, Character, and the Promise of America, 2001

Soft, wide-brimmed Panama hats and straw hats were quite popular.

1950s Panama and Straw Hats: Image courtesy of Jenna Weissman Joselit