The Casual side of the 40's.

[swinggal]

Yes, and there are some of those knitted shirts for sale on ebay right now. A friend of mine bougt a few from this seller and they are wonderful.

 

[Wild Root]

Yes, those knit shirts are real fun. I have mostly the kind with the ribbed waistband.

So, any one have any photos or ads they would like to share?

Root.

 

[jitterbugdoll]

I like this look as well! Here are a few of Tyrone Power photos that show the look in action:

For some reason, when I ever think of him, I always picture a striped knit shirt:

 

[Wild Root]

Ok, now we're talking! Cool photos for sure. I'm going to try and dig up some more images on this topic.

Thanks for sharing,

Root.

 

[jitterbugdoll]

Say, here's a couple of nice photos of Bing:

 

[Wild Root]

Here's one of Bob and Bing! Bing like to dress down most of the time from what I understand. He loved to play off the man with the "Simple life" and that was an image that he formed in the early 40's.

Great photos Jitterbug!

Root.

 

[jitterbugdoll]

Likewise, Root!

I do like the image that Bing cultivated--it has a certain, easygoing allure.

 

[jamespowers]

Say, here's a couple of nice photos of Bing:

Who is Bing with in this picture? I don't recognize him.

Regards to all,

J

 

[Wild Root]

These are known as cable knit shirts and were popular in the late 40's and into the 50's. These are boy's and men's shirts. The girls and women's were some what different. I know most guys here wouldn't ever wear these but, I sure do! Very comfortable and they have a nice look.

More to come,

Root.

 

[Wild Root]

Speaking of Bing...

Here is a shirt only a few of you all know about. I have had this shirt for a wile and it's one of my favorites! Not to mention I love the shade of green it is!

Bing had his own label in the late 40's and I'm sure he sold a bit of shirts and sports wear. These are getting very rare and this is the only one I have seen. I paid peanuts to what it's really worth.

I'm a lucky guy seeing it even fits!

Root.

 

[jitterbugdoll]

Now that's sharp--and my favorite shade of green! Nice find

Out here, I see quite a few guys sporting cable knit shirts; I also seem to sell a fair amount of them at the shop I work at. To me, they look neat and tidy, yet comfortable.

 

[flat-top]

I have a bunch of those 40's knits myself. I even nabbed a couple of amazing repros from Spain! I wish I knew how to post pics..........
flat-top

 

[Wild Root]

Yes, that shirt is one of the favorites in the collection and I wear it once in a wile. Don't want to wear it out you know.

Any how, one can post photos by going to an image hosting site like imageshack.com. It's free and easy to upload photos from your PC and then copy the URL and paste it in the image box at the top of the page when you compose a post.

All the best,

Root.

 

[swinggal]

One causual look I love for the 40s is the pointed collar shirt worn over jacket lapels. Such a classy, classic look. These are stock pics so you have to go to the link.

Dec 1944

Striped t-shirts were popular too.

1939

1937

 

[Wild Root]

Swell photos there Swinggal! I like that pointed collar look too! Some people think 1970's when they see that but, not I! It's so late 30's and early 40's it's great!

Root.

 

[swinggal]

Here is shot of my Swiss friend Hugo in casual attire and his lady Diane. They are part of the 20s to 40s Style Syndicate. Hugo and I hung out all the time when he visited Perth. His brother lives here and he visited a few years back. All we did was vintage shop! We have been friends ever since.

Davos, Swiss Alps