Men's Style · 1940s
Frank Sinatra and the Bobby Soxers
Young Frank Sinatra became a teen idol whose sharp suits and bow ties set the style for young men. His screaming young fans were called bobby soxers for their rolled-down ankle socks. He defined the cool, crooning look of the decade.
Did You Know
The bobby soxers paired their short white socks with saddle shoes and loafers, creating one of the first teen fashion crazes.
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