Men’s fashion, like women’s, responded to the Depression. Bright colors were replaced by plaids and tweeds in gray, brown, and dark green. Their somberness was partly countered by wide neckties in bold patterns such as stripes, polka dots, and geometric shapes. Male vanity still ruled. A style designed for the Prince of Wales, with padded shoulders and a nipped waist, was adopted by Hollywood stars such as Fred Astaire, Cary Grant, and Gary Cooper, and soon copied by the public. Read more about fashion trends in A Brain. A Heart. The Nerve. (see NOVELS).
