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Suits were still very important items for boys wear in the 1920s. We see fewer boys wearing suits in the 1920s, although they were still very common. This was part of the greater informality in America following World WAt. This trend was especially apparenrt by the end of the decade. We see this trend very clearly in school portraits. 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. There are a range of developments in the garents worn with suits. We see some boys wearing open-collar shirts with suits in the 20s. We see boys mostly wearing long stockings with suits, but some boys wore knee socks, especially with short pants. We also see boys wearing knee socks with knicker suits by the end of the decade. Loud patterns were popular. Shoe styles also changed. High-top shoes were still standard at the beginning of the decade, but low-cut shoes were becoming increasingly popular during the decade.
Suits were still very important items for boys wear in the 1920s. We see fewer boys wearing suits in the 1920s, although they were still very common. We see boys wearing suits for occassions that would seem totally unsuitable and appropriate for casual clothing. This was part of the greater informality in America following World War I. This trend was especially apparenrt by the end of the decade. We see this trend very clearly in school portraits.
There are a range of developments in the garents worn with suits. We see some boys wearing open-collar shirts with suits in the 20s. We see boys mostly wearing long stockings with suits, but some boys wore knee socks, especially with short pants. We also see boys wearing knee socks with knicker suits by the ed of the decade. Loud patterns were popular. Shoe styles also changed. High-top shoes were still standard at the beginning of the decade, but low-cut shoes were becoming increasingly popular during the decade.
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