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We continue to see a range suit jacket and pants in the 1920s. There were, however, major changes in both jackets and pants. We also see changes in vests. There were important changes in jackets. While we still see some collar buttoning jackets for younger boys, the 1920s was the last time we see these jackets. And only in the early-20s. We also begin to see lapelless jackets for younger boys beginning the tradition of junior Eton suits. The Eton suit made without lapels became a popular style for younger boys. Dark blue or black suits became classic conventions. We still see Norfolk styled jackets in the early 1920s. Mostly we see basic lapel jackets (sack suits), bpth single and double-breasted. We still see quite a number of double-breasted jackets, but single-breasted jackets were becoming increasingly dominant. We see fewer vests in the 1920s. Vests were very common n the 19th cetury and early-20th century. This was notably different in the 20s. There were also changes in the suit pants. Knickers were the dominant type of pants for school-age boys. We still see a few younger boys wearing knee pants. We note some knee pants suits for younger boys in the very early 20s, but they quickly went out of style. And we also see short pants appearing. After World War I, short pants suits appeared, but knicker suits were much more common. Short pants suits were mostly worn by younger boys. There was also a social-class factor. Boys from affluent families were more likely to wear short pants which was not the case for knee pants. The great majority of boys wore knicker suits.
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