Men’s 1940s trousers, pants, or slacks had medium to wide legs that tapered and cuffed at the ankles. They also fit very high up on the waist reaching to the bottom of the ribs. Popular colors were striped, plaid or solid color browns, grey, and navy blue pants. Held up with a belt or button on suspenders, 1940s men’s wide leg pants are classics for the swing dancing community, Zoot Suiters, WW2 reenactors, and Big Band musicians.