Where Did Men’s T-Shirts Come From?

By far the most popular garment for the male sex is the classic men’s t-shirt. Everyone owns them and it’s hard to think of a time when they weren’t in production. Surprisingly, it wasn’t that long ago.

The first t-shirts that we know today started to appear in early 1913 in the United States. The US Navy was issuing them to all new recruits to be warn as undergarments. They served their purpose as protection from the bitter cold and as a step further from pneumonia if a sailor was to be caught in the icy sea. They were produced incredibly cheaply and easily and it wasn’t long before all of the forces were giving them out to new recruits as part of the standard uniform.

The Great Depression was a tough time for all American families and ways of dressing comfortably and cheaply were essential. It was not uncommon for men to wear t-shirts underneath their uniforms when working in factories and out on fields.

During the 1920s, US dictionaries had started printing the word ‘t-shirt’ and it became common in everyday language, even if everyone didn’t own one. It was no surprise that as the Second World War got closer, soldiers were once again issues with them as part of their uniform packs.

They became the cool, stylish item to have in the 1950's when Marlon Brando wore nothing but men’s t-shirts during the hit film ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’. Everyone wanted one and this is when business minds realised that there was a market for them.

As the 60’s and 70s drew to a close, everyone wore t-shirts whether it was promotion of some kind, a slogan from a movie or a protest aid. Since then, men’s t-shirts have been common every day wear for men all around the world and the garment doesn't seem to be going anywhere soon.

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Ultimate Summer Holiday Essentials

Whether you're going partying in Ibiza or having a lazy relaxing holiday on a Greek island you need to make sure you get your holiday wardrobe right so you have clothing for every occasion!

If you're thinking about maxi dresses, sandals, bikinis and floral printed summer dresses then you're making a good start! If you're still a bit stuck then don't worry because we're here to help!

If you haven't got some already, then statement shorts are the ones you need to be looking out for this Summer. They will take you straight from the sun loungers to the cocktail bar. Wear with a slinky vest top and heels or sandals and you'll have a day or night outfit.

Floral summer dresses have been huge this year as the bright bold patterns are perfect for those warm summer days. They've been huge this year and even when the weather starts to turn cold you can easily match them up with a cardigan and tights.  For the summer holiday style, simply pair up with a classy pair of wedges and a cute affordable cheap clutch bag.

Jewelled sandals have been huge in fashion this year. They're not only just classy but they can really make a statement. If you don't want to wear heels on holiday then these types of shoes are perfect as they instantly dress up any outfit and you don't have to worry about falling over cracks in the pavement.

If you haven't noticed already, kimonos are slowly popping up all over the place! Whether you wear it with a plain pair of denim shorts or over the top of swimwear they're a great versatile piece to have on your holiday. They're also very light which means you have more room for shoes!

We've been a bit obsessed with maxi dresses recently but who doesn’t love them? They're perfect for chucking on during the day as they're classy but most importantly comfy to wear. They're suitable for any body type and can be dressed up or dressed down.

Lastly you can't forget your sunglasses. How else do you look at hot guys on the beach without making it too obvious? The ones to look out for this year are the animal or colour block print sunglasses!

High Heeled Boots – Timeless Fashion

High heeled boots are a fashion staple in any women's wardrobe no matter what their style is. With such a wide variety of heeled footwear there's a style of boot for every woman. The only difficult part is figuring out which is the best match for your wardrobe. Here are a few style tips if you're considering picking up a new pair of high heeled boots.

Ankle Boots

If you're interested in purchasing a new pair of ankle boots you'll find that there’s lots of different options available. Whether you want a stiletto, chunky or wedge style heel you won't struggle to find exactly what you want. Ankle boots are very versatile and can be worn with a dress, jeans or even business attire. As for the material they can be found in faux, leather or even suede. You can find some really unique styles online if you spend some time looking around.

Mid-Calf Boots:

The fabulous thing about mid-calf style high heel boots is that they give your walk a little extra oomph! If you're wondering what your best clothing options are for these types of boots then anything from business attire to jeans will be your best match.

Knee High Boots

Obviously the queen of the high heel boots will be the knee high style. From slip ons to ones that zip up, knee high boots have always been around in fashion. They're great for wearing with a pair of jeans during the winter months as they really do keep your legs warm!

So whether you're a business or party girl there are plenty of options available to you and your wardrobe when it comes to buying high heeled boots.

Heeled boots are a must have item in any women’s wardrobe and can be worn with many different outfit. If you don't have a pair of these boots then now is definitely the time to get a pair!