I can only take a guess: Blue is suitable for business, leisure, town, country...It is also easy to combine as seperates.
Brown and black suits are kinda limited compared to blue (?)
Blue was traditional for suits when working in towns/cities & having to wear a fairly 'formal' uniform to fit in with the majority.
It was also the traditional choice for Sunday Best (that one suit you only wore for church, funerals and weddings..etc - if you can only afford 'one' suit, best to make it blue, as it fits all occasions).
Brown was seen as 'less formal' and more of a countrywear colour.
Don't forget, the majority of people during the Great Depression Era could only afford to have 'one suit' in many cases. It had to last and fit into most situations.
For 'us' today, who have a multitude of suits (vintage or modern) in the wardrobe, well...we'd be very unusual and lucky individuals back in the 30's and 40's. Just call me 'Mr Vanderbilt!!'
Don't get me wrong guys, I like blue very much. I have 3 vintage blue suits: 2 from 40s and 1 from 50s. But everytime I'm on the hunt on the bay, man, thats what you see the most. But thanks for all your thoughts.
I agree with PADDY. The Sunday Bests were those most likely to survive because they were worn only on Sundays. The other suits (IF they had more than one suit) were worn to death.
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