Teddy Boys

Traditionally 1950s' Fashion Teddy Boys or Neo-Edwardians inspired the styles of the Edwardian period. Teddy Boys made it acceptable for young people to care about what one looked like all the time and dress purely for show, instead of just having one's work or school clothes or Sunday best. This trend arose as young people's disposable income increased during the post-war years.

Teddy Boy clothing consisted of

• The "Drape" a long knee length,
  
• Single breasted wool jacket with narrow contrasting lapels and cuffs either of velvet or satin and plenty of pockets.
  
• They wore contrast or matching narrow drainpipe trousers, brocade waistcoats, stiff shirts and shoestring ties or bootlace slim Jim ties topped off with suede shoes.