Slim fitting suits, skinny ties, Letterman jackets, bowling shirts, saddle shoes and chunky glasses defined the 1950s guy’s wardrobe.

Jocks wore letterman jackets, blue jeans and Converse high tops. ’50s nerds set a new fashion trend with horn-rim glasses, high waisted pants, and pocket protectors. Teddy Boys in England reintroduced style from the 1900s.
Take a look at these cool photos from Steve Given to see what gentlemen often wore in the 1950s.

Stylish Vintage Photos Illustrating the Fashion Trends of Gentlemen in the 1950s

Stylish Vintage Photos Illustrating the Fashion Trends of Gentlemen in the 1950s

Stylish Vintage Photos Illustrating the Fashion Trends of Gentlemen in the 1950s

Stylish Vintage Photos Illustrating the Fashion Trends of Gentlemen in the 1950s

Stylish Vintage Photos Illustrating the Fashion Trends of Gentlemen in the 1950s

Stylish Vintage Photos Illustrating the Fashion Trends of Gentlemen in the 1950s

Stylish Vintage Photos Illustrating the Fashion Trends of Gentlemen in the 1950s

Stylish Vintage Photos Illustrating the Fashion Trends of Gentlemen in the 1950s

Stylish Vintage Photos Illustrating the Fashion Trends of Gentlemen in the 1950s

Stylish Vintage Photos Illustrating the Fashion Trends of Gentlemen in the 1950s

Stylish Vintage Photos Illustrating the Fashion Trends of Gentlemen in the 1950s

Stylish Vintage Photos Illustrating the Fashion Trends of Gentlemen in the 1950s

Stylish Vintage Photos Illustrating the Fashion Trends of Gentlemen in the 1950s

Stylish Vintage Photos Illustrating the Fashion Trends of Gentlemen in the 1950s

Stylish Vintage Photos Illustrating the Fashion Trends of Gentlemen in the 1950s

Stylish Vintage Photos Illustrating the Fashion Trends of Gentlemen in the 1950s

Stylish Vintage Photos Illustrating the Fashion Trends of Gentlemen in the 1950s

Stylish Vintage Photos Illustrating the Fashion Trends of Gentlemen in the 1950s

Stylish Vintage Photos Illustrating the Fashion Trends of Gentlemen in the 1950s

Stylish Vintage Photos Illustrating the Fashion Trends of Gentlemen in the 1950s

Stylish Vintage Photos Illustrating the Fashion Trends of Gentlemen in the 1950s

Stylish Vintage Photos Illustrating the Fashion Trends of Gentlemen in the 1950s

Stylish Vintage Photos Illustrating the Fashion Trends of Gentlemen in the 1950s

Stylish Vintage Photos Illustrating the Fashion Trends of Gentlemen in the 1950s

Stylish Vintage Photos Illustrating the Fashion Trends of Gentlemen in the 1950s

Stylish Vintage Photos Illustrating the Fashion Trends of Gentlemen in the 1950s


Stylish Vintage Photos Illustrating the Fashion Trends of Gentlemen in the 1950s

Stylish Vintage Photos Illustrating the Fashion Trends of Gentlemen in the 1950s
