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1940s party- male.

  • 19-02-2018 12:12pm
    #1
    Duff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,561 ✭✭✭


    Hey guys,

    My o/h has just informed me that we're going to a WW2/1940s themed party at the weekend. I haven't really got any clue what to wear and don't want to spend a bomb either. From looking online it's pretty much just Peaky Blinders style tweed suits which I haven't got & don't fancy buying one that I probably won't ever wear again. Any ideas would be appreciated!

    Thanks.


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  • #2
    baby and crumble
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,512 ✭✭✭baby and crumble


    Honesty op, if you could get a pair of braces and a bowtie you could do a pretty easy "rough 40's" outfit with a pair of chinos, a pair of converse, a shirt, bowtie and a cardigan if you have it. Like an Ivy-leauge 1940's look. Get some shiny hair product and part your hair and slick it down. You'd be more "American 1940's" but that's fine sure.


  • #3
    Day Lewin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,697 ✭✭✭Day Lewin


    If you can get a traditional pair of trousers but too big for you by a size or so: they wore them high on the waist - really very high; and the pants legs quite loose.
    So just get a pair somewhat too large, shorten the hems at the ankle and leave a turn-up. You could literally duck-tape it in place.
    Oh, and a hat is essential. Clean-shaven and short hair. Waistcoat and you're done!

    http://www.thelifenostalgic.com/how-to-dress-1940s-style-for-him/


  • #4
    Duff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,561 ✭✭✭Duff


    Thanks for the replies, guys :)

    Great ideas. Think I'll take a trip into one of the charity shops in town and see can I pick up a pair of big slacks and a hat. Have braces and suitable shirt at home.


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