In the early 1940s, traditional fabrics such as silk and wool were rationed to be used for World War II soldiers uniforms and blankets. As a result, women's hemlines rose, clothes fit closer to the body, and embellishments such as pleats and cuffs were no longer found in both men's and women's clothing.
During the 1940’s, zoot suits were a favorite men’s fashion statement particularly with Mexican-Americans, African-Americans, Italian-Americans, and Filipino-Americans. Back then, it was the shock value equivalent of men wearing longhair
in the mid-1960s.
zoot suit consist of
During the 1940’s, zoot suits were a favorite men’s fashion statement particularly with Mexican-Americans, African-Americans, Italian-Americans, and Filipino-Americans. Back then, it was the shock value equivalent of men wearing long
zoot suit consist of
- A suit with high-waisted, wide-legged, tight-cuffed, pegged trousers.
- A long coat with wide lapels and wide padded shoulders.
- A tailored jacket that fit body
- Shoes with rounded toes for both men and women
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