What Men REALLY Wore in the 1920s

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Do shows like "Boardwalk Empire" and "Babylon Berlin" get their fashions right? Here's what men truly wore in the 1920s: 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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@Amory-wd3ws 2 жыл бұрын

To be fair, The Great Gatsby made it pretty clear that wearing a pink suit was out of the norm during that time.

@hidaguhigaro7010 2 жыл бұрын

I recently found some pink suiting fabric from 1916. Some men did indeed wear it.

@WCS_GodF4th3r Жыл бұрын

Who tf would wear a pink suit?!

@wisamhebat3937 Жыл бұрын

@@WCS_GodF4th3r pink was colour for men originally meanwhile blue was for women.

@gatsbymaguire Жыл бұрын

@@WCS_GodF4th3r pink was a masculine color

@mcfarofinha134 Жыл бұрын

@@WCS_GodF4th3r i would, dude, and I'd look gorgeous doing it

@zydrate5098 2 жыл бұрын

Hereby starting a petition to finance development of a fashion time machine.

@ghoststpatrick9467 2 жыл бұрын

We just need this style to come back in modern fashion

@Deathbringer99699 2 жыл бұрын

Not only fashion... I want to go back for real. Real men Decent Women Decent Cars No Covid No Tik Tok idiots Men doing hard laibor Men and women looking like ladies and gentlemen

@notfunnnydude 2 жыл бұрын

@@Deathbringer99699 bro, the road are literally covered in pig's and horse's poop

@creepydoll2872 2 жыл бұрын

Its called eBay and Etsy. Also there are tons of people out there making high quality reproductions of vintage styles for men and women. :) Its a whole world I didn't know about until I joined vintage communities online.

@BriggsA 2 жыл бұрын

Perhaps if enough people dress like this then we will make a change

@StuffChannel 2 жыл бұрын

I really hope this will become a series!!! Would love one for the 30's-60's!! Well done!

@gentlemansgazette 2 жыл бұрын

Stay tuned! :) - Preston

@carltrotter7622 2 жыл бұрын

@@gentlemansgazette Can't wait for your 1930s one!

@zang9147 2 жыл бұрын

Please stop at the 60s. Trust me on this.

@Ravenwood1936 2 жыл бұрын

That I look forward to!

@MoreUngaMoreBunga 2 жыл бұрын

The 90s were probably the low point in fashion. In the 70s and 80s you still had people from the golden age of menswear dressing properly, but in the 90s/00s most of these people were gone, and it had been 30 years since proper fashion had died.

@boogerie 2 жыл бұрын

The entire point of Gatsby's "pink striped suits" is that he's trying too hard to appear stylish and ends up looking ridiculous to Tom Buchanan who mocks him. "Babylon Berlin" is a personal favorite. It was my first exposure to Oxford bags. It took me a while to understand what I was seeing and like you said at first I thought he was wearing a long skirt

@Aggnog 2 жыл бұрын

These historical videos are my favorite.

@ultimatebishoujo29 2 жыл бұрын

Same here

@Official_MikeyT 2 жыл бұрын

Next video: "What Men REALLY Wore in the Early 1990s" I fully expect to see all 3 of you in JNCO jeans.

@creepydoll2872 2 жыл бұрын

Hate to be no humor but mens fashion in the Early 1990s (classic style like this channel focuses on) was a bit of an even more oversized 1940s/50s inspired look. Lots of revivals of styles from that era.

@mattrobson3603 2 жыл бұрын

I don't think that there were a lot of adults wearing JNCOs - I grew up in the 90s, and I can't recall seeing them on anyone who wasn't in high school. Baggy stuff in general, though, was quite popular. I dug some old clothes out of the closet at my parents' house not long ago, and it's all huge on me. Partly that's a function of buying different sizes now (I bought large shirts back then, I typically wear mediums now - was I bad at style, or was I just engaging with the style of the time? Probably both). Partly that's because the relaxed fit was in - pants that had pleats at the waist in order to accommodate the extra fabric that billowed out around the thighs and calves. Levis even had the Silver Tab line that was for baggy jeans.

@SPNKr16 2 жыл бұрын

My father owned more dress slacks and chinos than jeans, but he was captured in photo and video wearing jeans on a day out or just spending time with family at home. When guests came over, jeans were never worn. That ideal/rule is similar to the pre-1950s "coat when outside". The 90s still had some strict rules. Of course, nowadays jeans are a bit dressy which is just anti-everything in my eyes.

@andrewwiggins7322 2 жыл бұрын

Dude just has a coughing fit in the middle of a take, love that you leave stuff like that in now, makes the video even more enjoyable

@reikiorr8217 2 жыл бұрын

Do one for classic english hunting attire and another for hacking attire (horseback riding). A video like that would be a good excuse to get a bespoke huntsman shooting suit lol

@michealdrake3421 2 жыл бұрын

WWI helped to popularize wristwatches among men too. Prior to the war they existed, but were called bracelet watches and were a women's accessory. Men still write pocket watches. In the war though, the objective superiority of the wristwatch became obvious. It wouldn't get caught and snagged in close quarters, you could check the time while keeping both hands free, and you were less likely to drop or lose it. Oh, and about beards, when WWI started, the British army actually mandated that all officers have at least a mustache, and preferably a beard as well. Obviously they changed that

@anselgirl4840 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 1920 Sears catalog that I found when we moved into the house. It is really fascinating!

@luisvalles4535 2 жыл бұрын

We need a video on matching odd vests to outfits

@blakemcnamara9105 2 жыл бұрын

Remember that the pink suit was described in the book as being quite the novelty yet still technically acceptable. So in that case, yes it would have been possible for a rather eccentric (and wealthy) fellow to have worn one at the time.

@RetroRos101 2 жыл бұрын

I love waking up in the morning and sitting down for breakfast and coffee with a nice relaxing new video from Gentlemen’s gazette. Very therapeutic. Love you guys much love! ❤️

@jobmclaren4150 2 жыл бұрын

Yet another excellent video. Raphael always does a fantastic job with these historically accurate videos that depict classical menswear. Looking forward to the review of the other decades as well!!!

@Asignuva 2 жыл бұрын

This style of life is by no way my thing but, theres something calming about these videos and i gotta give alot of that to Sven. He has a very friendly demeanor along with being informative.

@danielgalil5020 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Loving the fact that you're taking faux pas and making them into humor, like when Raphael coughs. I absolutely take it as a mark of character when a person can make fun of themselves.

@mistergrandpasbakery9941 2 жыл бұрын

My grandfather was a teen in the 1920s. Looking at old pictures I would see suits like this!

@creepydoll2872 2 жыл бұрын

This was great! Nice quick introduction for 1920s mens fashion for a beginner. I already know a bit but I learned some things. I don't wear menswear but also appreciate how at the end you showed an example of a casual 1920s look that can be recreated with pieces from various eras or modern, I do that with my own clothing.

@robertdee648 2 жыл бұрын

Most entertaining and enlightening video, and I loved your outfit--exceptionally classy.

@majuli8420 2 жыл бұрын

I love the historical background and the quality content. Thank you very much!

@sonnycorleone3251 Жыл бұрын

Love this channel! Great job talking about the clothes!

@MM-gk1tm 2 жыл бұрын

I'm amazed at how much the flat cap suits Sven. It looks very natural on him. Another great episode. God bless you guys. - Mike

@konradvonschnitzeldorf6506 2 жыл бұрын

With a classic outfit, the flatcap looks pretty good most of the time. It really is a hat that works for most people, just like the baseballcap. Similar shapes too.

@OrrosGG 2 жыл бұрын

@@konradvonschnitzeldorf6506 the Baseball cap is just the overrated cousin of the flat cap

@vadimblyat8106 2 жыл бұрын

hey, Sven, just a little tip. the little "timestamp" as their called arent marked on the linked videos you have but are marked when you have the chapters on the video. marking them with a : instead of a . will make it a timestamp. if there was another purpose you had it like this, let me know! just trying to be a little help here.

@drip369 2 жыл бұрын

Exciting upload. Here we go!

@-RONNIE 2 жыл бұрын

I knew most of the information in this video however I did learn a couple of things that I never heard about before. Thanks for the video keep up the great work🥃

@edward002gaming 5 ай бұрын

Some people may call it boring and plain, but we think its bizzare and downright amazing.

@pankakotakismegalomavropou3355 2 жыл бұрын

One of your most anticipated videos I'm sure... for me at least.

@scratchEastCoastMafia 2 жыл бұрын

Really a great video, loved it. Cheers

@etebol 2 жыл бұрын

Looking good man!!! Thanks for making the vids.

@ChasingMyLiberty 2 жыл бұрын

These videos brought me back and I’m thrilled to see the company expand.

@nubserver 2 жыл бұрын

why don't we dress like this anymore? what a decline of fashion we've had...

@Kennybooy9 5 ай бұрын

An excellent video. Bravo. 🥂

@acornsucks2111 2 жыл бұрын

Informative video.

@GUNNERSIGHTZEROED 2 жыл бұрын

Very enjoyable. Relaxing and entertaining.

@liljoe5 2 жыл бұрын

Glad u back, Mr Schneider

@ws7609 2 жыл бұрын

Babylon Berlin is a great TV show! Danke for mentioning it.

@raymondcasson9792 2 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to your critique on the Kings man movie set to release this fall!

@richardwu3949 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing video 👍👍

@edgaraquino2324 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, Raphael - a most enjoyable and instructive video...good job!....having noted in the illustrations (beautiful!) and photographs that people smoked; could you cover cigarettes, pipes and cigars? I believe there is an entire etiquette involved...this would include custom tobaccos and smoking materials such as matches, lighters, holders, pouches and cases...also "rolling your own" when tobacco was the only thing "rolled"... another suggestion might be the the evolution of the watch and the different ways gentlemen wore them, including the wristwatch...what do you think? Thanks!

@yugotime1598 2 жыл бұрын

Oxford Bags are the precursor to Jnco Jeans in the 90s.

@jec1ny 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video. The twenties was a wonderful decade (as long as you didn't become injured or seriously ill). A few other fashion notes... Homburg style hats were very popular. It was the last decade where spats were still commonly worn by men. They started to fall out of fashion in the second half of the decade. There is a story that King George V signaled their decline by not wearing them with his morning suit one year at Royal Ascot. With the onset of the Depression in the 30s, spats were seen as ostentatious in a time of great economic hardship and they largely disappeared. For casual dress or athletic wear men wore short baggy trousers with long socks often called knickers in American English. The trousers were called plus fours or some other number indicative of the number of inches they fell below the knees. They were very popular in the country and also became the customary dress for golf.

@xcaluhbration 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative.

@amadejpesko 2 жыл бұрын

Today's Sven's outfit was one of the best so far. PS: Great video as always

@williambrennan4577 2 жыл бұрын

It would seem that most fashion comes back I have Ties I purchased in 1960's and 70's and I'm seeing them again my pleated slacks, with and with out cuffs are making a come-back ( I hope ). Please don't stop doing what you do better than anyone else.

@SPNKr16 2 жыл бұрын

Been wearing pleated, 2" cuffed pants for over 4 years and never stopped loving it.

@sirreynolds1681 2 жыл бұрын

Such a deep dive into mens fashion history. Love it all. Love the diversity of your team. Great fun. Keep up the good work.

@carpenter155 Жыл бұрын

Great vid and awesome channel! It’s the 20s again might as well dress for the occasion

@ivanbro1208 2 жыл бұрын

This is by far my favorite decade in terms of fashion.

@davidpesekmuller3883 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! I love this decade-by-decade series is on!! 👌

@markscott554 5 ай бұрын

I watched all of Babylon Berlin, and I used to watch Jeeves & Wooster years ago. I like all the architecture, decor and styles from back then.

@LoubnaX4 2 жыл бұрын

Here we go, so exciting to watch it first 🥇

@keshavrao212 2 жыл бұрын

Hey! I can see that you are an Arab, How do you wear these kind of dresses in hot Arab climate?

@captain_duee780 5 ай бұрын

I literally watched all the seasons of Babylon Berlin and I loved it. I was addicted to it since my favorite german actor (Volker Bruch) was the mc. And since I love vintage wear, I couldn't stop watching every episode as possible. Still waiting for more seasons. And Im glad I found this series. It will always be in my heart ❤️❤️❤️

@krautandsalo 2 жыл бұрын

Love the outfit, easily one of my most favourite so far :)

@KathBorup 2 жыл бұрын

I love your menswear fashion history series

@jg8263 2 жыл бұрын

My style period. I wear fedoras , porkpies, and homburgs daily (all vintage). I prefer 3 button, 3 piece suits, and own half belted jackets not dis-similar to a jazz suit. I wear tweed in the fall/winter. I odd vest routinely. The list goes on. Clearly I am a man out of time.

@Superbatmanbro Жыл бұрын

Same

@madgoldfish4144 2 жыл бұрын

14:46 The one-panel flat cap that you're talking about was called ivy cap, one of the many types of flat caps. It was indeed popular at the time (1910-1920s). The one thay they wear on Peaky Blinders was newsboy cap, types of flat cap that sewn with six to eight panels which isn't quite popular in 1920s, it's only popular in 1930s to the 1940s.

@rolandseper3982 2 жыл бұрын

Mood tips make a look so mood style. I have really enjoyed this look and style. Great work on the video. Now I have to get ready to hit the club again both this video in style and then Delta Parole - Wasted Music Video that I had watched before this again since every night out I rock out to it first goes stunnin smooth, motivated me to be the man tonight. What are any of you other beautiful peoples hit the club songs?

@jasonkelsey3441 Жыл бұрын

Older men's suit styles look more comfortable than modern styles. I love suits, but modern suits are uncomfortable. Could you comment on what features make a suite comfortable and durable?

@CEA9234 2 жыл бұрын

Would be interesting to dress all dapper and proper like this but almost have to learn some stuff first and buy the clothes to achieve these gentlemen looks. Will have to soak this info in and get additional proper menswear lol.

@joshrodrigue7216 Ай бұрын

Where did you get that jacket?!?!? It's awesome.

@ZoomZoom-ng6sn 2 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking of getting me a flatcap. The last few years, I've seen young guys wearing them in public and it doesn't look bad at all.

@leanderr.b3351 11 ай бұрын

I'm just interested: Where do you get the pictures from the magazines "Der Modediktator" and the "Herrenjournal"? They are such good drawings. 🙃

@EuSeiT 2 жыл бұрын

Love your website! It helped with my research of 1920s menswear for my first novel, "Finding Cristina." It is helping again with the sequel!

@VietLe-ix3mw 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly , Old but Gold !!

@Im.smashinnng.urmommm 2 жыл бұрын

The golden years !! 💛

@suel5297 4 ай бұрын

I really like this classic style but I don't know where to buy these kind of clothes other than the thrift store. Can you guys recommend any brands or stores where I can buy?

@SzymonDudkowski Жыл бұрын

What's the name of this dance in 0:37? And also where that clip comes from?

@phylis3917 Жыл бұрын

Well done.

@thewindowguy43 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting topic

@theroyalequestrian5955 2 жыл бұрын

This style is the style I personally try to go for, but I do like the 1910's to I might try to have a mix of both

@dommenezesii6817 2 жыл бұрын

Please a video about the 20s hairstyle!

@JeanSuki 2 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the great tennis sweater!

@henrygrace138 2 жыл бұрын

I've always loved the 20s

@Red_Noble Жыл бұрын

Aaaa big question where would anyone be able to get new made 1920s suits and more I would love to be able too but I don’t see any options

@Edwardianandearlysmenswear 2 жыл бұрын

Coolidge - my favorite president, you mentioned him on one of photos

@mylescarter4506 2 жыл бұрын

please tell me where you got that awesome jumper

@jesseblueman1517 2 жыл бұрын

This one is from Charles Tyrwhitt but they dont offer them anymore. Ralph lauren has similar styles

@piccalillipit9211 2 жыл бұрын

*I TAUGHT MYSELF* to pattern draft and tailor 1920 clothing over the Lockdown - so I'm literally going to save this video for later with a cup of tea... Yes - Im English...

@piccalillipit9211 2 жыл бұрын

@@anotheryoutubeaccount5259 - OH thank you...

@Ravenwood1936 2 жыл бұрын

I look forward when they cover the 30s and 40s

@dennisheskett3587 Жыл бұрын

I am going to a 20s party and have herringbone tweed pants and jacket with suspenders. Would I wear a vest?

@ernestgreen8427 2 жыл бұрын

QUESTION!!!.. should a collar clip and a tie ring(placed at the bottom of the knot on the neck tie) be worn together?!?!?... thanks in advance!!

@vercingetorix2923 2 жыл бұрын

Is there a link to the picture at 19:56? Danke in advance! Oh and are black velvet opera pumps appropriate for formal evening wear?

@vercingetorix2923 2 жыл бұрын

Oh and 20:01

@jesseblueman1517 2 жыл бұрын

it depends. Velvet slippers can be worn with a dinner suit or dinner jacket if you are the host/the event is in your home. BUt for formal events and with white tie you should wear highly polished calfskin or patent leater.

@unnamedindividual8783 2 жыл бұрын

Could you maybe make a video on highland dress?

@zzccvvbbnnmmaassddff 2 жыл бұрын

gotta up the volume alittle.

@p.c8281 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, I was just thinking on leaving a comment asking you to review The Great Gatsby’s fashion

@refrixer1899 2 жыл бұрын

Good video, I liked it, now i'm waiting the video on the 30's because they're my favourite age for suits because they had a nice fit with bold color pinstripe big fedoras what i don't like very much is the wide cut of the pants but that's a just a detail.

@zinamavromati348 Жыл бұрын

I shall be controversial and say I love the Oxford Bags 😂 Anyway, this entire channel is a gem!✨

@PI650 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Gentleman's Gazette, I was wondering what kind of canvas was used in the suit jacket before horsehair canvas? As far as I have heard, Horsehair canvas was used from 1937 onwards, and before that Linen canvas was used for interlining. Given that you guys have ample knowledge in this sphere I thought I would ask you.

@AntiqueMenswear 2 жыл бұрын

Nay, I regularly pull loose horsehairs out of garments from the turn on the century, as first hand experience :3

@PI650 2 жыл бұрын

@@AntiqueMenswear Ah, I see. Thanks.

@keshavrao212 2 жыл бұрын

@ 8:52 I love that edit!

@stephenlegg262 2 жыл бұрын

What a difference. Things never change these days. Sports clothing seems to be worn for ever. Especially tracksuits.

@ericosagie3046 2 жыл бұрын

Do an in depth video on peaky blinders

@josephbuckley1574 8 ай бұрын

This was my own Dad's era (born 1901) as a young man. I still have photos of him from the time in his suits and fedora ...and carrying a briar root shillelagh! All 'Mainline' Philadelphia, PA before 'The New Deal'.

@ivanbro1208 2 жыл бұрын

Anyone knows a company that makes and sells 1920s clothing?

@billace90 2 жыл бұрын

How about the Midnight in Paris movie men’s wardrobe…. Was it accurate?

@francescos7361 Жыл бұрын

Great jacket

@tedgrant1865 2 жыл бұрын

The 1920s is undisputably the best decade for fashion.

@penguin_edits Жыл бұрын

what about 4000 bce?

@aaroncunningham4780 2 жыл бұрын

Funny you mention kilts! Im a big fan of kilts and this channel! Id love to hear your thoughts on the modern, stylish, daily kilted gentleman. Not formal wear.