1940s men’s fashion for day, sport or evening was styled to make a man feel “larger than life.” During 1941-1945, WWII fabric rations limited cloth to make suits but not style. Middle class men chose basic business suits that haven’t changed dramatically since the beginning of the century. The notorious Zoot Suit with its bright colors, baggy legs and long jackets was a complete deviation from the norm– an underground rebellion worn by inner city youth. What makes 1940s men’s fashion unique to the decade is the cut of the clothes, the patterns and the stylistic details that demonstrated one’s patriotic support of his country (or lack there of).