What Men REALLY Wore in the 1920s

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by Gentleman's Gazette

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12.02.2025



Do shows like “Boardwalk Empire” and “Babylon Berlin” get their fashions right? Here’s what men truly wore in the 1920s: https://gentl.mn/what-men-wore-1920s

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00:00 1920s Men Fashion & Style Introduction

The Roaring Twenties are remembered for technology, innovation, high fashion, and party time. Many people cite this decade as the start of the “Golden Age in Menswear.” Some even argued that the suit, as you know it today started blossoming at that point in time. While The Great Gatsby style comes to mind, is 1920s fashion truly all flashy and glam?

01:38 Misconceptions about 1920s Clothes
Maybe you’ve watched a virally popular video from Glam about 100 years of men’s fashion. While the production crew was excellent, the subject matter, the clothes were mostly inaccurate.

02:37 Real 1920s Menswear: Jackets
05:42 Waistcoats and Vests
06:48 Trousers
09:00 The “Jazz Suit”
09:36 Shirts & Collars
11:41 Footwear
13:15 Headwear
15:23 Facial Hair
16:20 Accessories
→ Canes
→ Pocket Square
→ Timepieces
→ Eyewear
→ Neckwear
19:48 Formal Clothing
→ Morning Wear
→ Evening Wear

Overall, the ’20s were a lot of fun and if you like the style, I suggest you check out the series Babylon Berlin, which is a German series, and it’s not all accurate but it has some cool styles as well. It also goes beyond the stuff you might have already seen.

21:13 Outfit Rundown

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