1940s Tuxedo
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Vtg RUSSEKS c.1940's Raspberry Red Wool Genuine Fur Trim Tuxedo Collar Box Coat
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Russeks c.1940's raspberry red wool and spotted cat print dyed genuine fur trim mid-length
Category
1940s American Coats
1940s Onyx Cufflink and Tuxedo Stud Set in Platinum and 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hicksville, NY
1940s Chain Link Cufflink and Stud Set - Platinum, 14 Carat Yellow Gold, Onyx
Feature Onyx
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Cufflinks
Materials
Onyx, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 14k Gold
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Questions About 1940s Tuxedo
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025What the best tuxedos are made of varies. Wool is one of the most commonly used materials for luxury tuxedos due to its texture, appearance, breathability and durability. However, luxury makers also produce tuxedos from other fabrics, such as silk, mohair and velvet. Shop a selection of suits and ensembles on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024The difference between a formal suit and a tuxedo comes down to the details. Tuxedos typically feature satin fabric along the lapels and the sides of the trousers, while even the most formal suits typically lack this type of embellishment. Tuxedo trousers won't have belt loops, but those included in some formal suits do. Also, tuxedos normally have satin-covered buttons. Buttons found on formal suits may be metal, shell or another material and are often uncovered. On 1stDibs, find a selection of formal suits and tuxedos.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
- What is a 1940s style dress?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.
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