The fedora has been popular for a long time.
The 1930s were a period of high style. Coming off the flapper fashions of the Roaring '20s, the '30s were characterized both by a simple elegance and a thrifty necessity. Partly because of the Great Depression, most materials were more affordable and many of the decade's styles were more accessible. Still, the 1930s also represented high fashion and bold expression.
Swimsuits
Women's swimsuits of the 1930s are reminiscent of the one-piece bathing suit of today. The swimsuits were either strapless or circled the torso just under the armpits, or had a small plunging neckline with thin shoulder straps. The bottoms of the suits either conformed to just above the thigh, creating a straight horizontal edge to the bottom of the suit, or formed a short skirt that puffed out from the waist. Men's swimsuits were geared toward the athletic, being tighter and having a higher waist for better mobility.
Hats
Women's hats of the 1930s included bonnets with both long and short brims. The material of the long brims was light and malleable, though the shorter brims were less flexible. Other women's hats included modified safari hats, with the brim on one side fastened upward against the hat, and wide-brimmed straw hats. Men's hats included the classic fedora, typically constructed from felt, and short-brimmed porkpie hats. Newsboy caps, in which the front of the cap is connected to the front edge of the brim, were also popular.
Evening Wear
Women's evening gowns were long, often reaching past the feet, with a moderate trail following it. The gowns also had a small neckline plunge and a deeper plunge in the back of the dress, which is often referred to as backless. The material used for the gowns was usually satin or a sheer material. Men wore classic tuxedos, with a waistcoat jacket. Also, the 1930s introduced the white dinner jacket and tuxedo pants combination. A black bow tie was worn with either jacket.
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