A Vintage Summer Menswear Lookbook. . .

A surprise for you this morning. No acid-drenched observations decrying how far society has fallen with regards to what is now deemed suitable by the masses for wear in public, or the attitudes and behavior that go hand in glove with it.

Instead, to celebrate the 700th post since June 2012 here at Classic Style, spend some time perusing this collection of vintage warm weather wear for men from the 1930s and 40s that I've culled from the web. Many of these delightful pictures were done by Laurence Fellows and appeared in either Apparel Arts or Esquire. Others were by contemporary illustrators and done in a similar style.

And who knows? You might find an idea or two for calm, cool, collected summer comfort that nevertheless permit you to remain presentable. Click on (most of) these pictures to enlarge them for closer inspection. Enjoy!

-- Heinz-Ulrich

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