Esquire's Correct Dress Chart, 1953

[Midnight Blue]

This pullout from the October 1953 issue was the last "correct dress chart" that Esquire issued. (Sigh.) I photographed this at a library then cleaned up the photo to offset the low light conditions. Click for a full-size version. Enjoy!

 

[Rathdown]

Really amazing how little has changed in half a century.

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

Wow it would be fun to see one for today casual dress world..

 

[Midnight Blue]

Wow it would be fun to see one for today casual dress world..

I often think the same thing. I envision it as something like:

• dressy casual
• business casual
• everyday casual
• couldn't care less

 

[filfoster]

Ditto on interest in a 'today' version. It would be difficult to parody something that would be so inherently funny.

I was interested to see under the 'VIP in town" a recommended hat described as 'semi-Homburg'. A pic, anyone?

 

[Phileas Fogg]

I am appalled by the informality of the chart! It must have been drawn by an American!


Sorry, but I got tempted

Well, to be honest for 1953 a "VIP in town" category and suggesting that the best you can do for daytime is a dark grey suit is almost appalling. The British First Lord of the Treasury (aka as PM) still wore frock coat and top hat if the occasion demanded formality.
Aside from that a nice chart.
Yours,

Phileas Fogg