7. Suburban Living
6. Pin-Up Girls
5. Zoot Suits
A mass exodus away from inner-city living, where housing shortages were common, occurred after the war. Increased vehicles production encouraged the newly created middle class to buy larger family homes on the outskirts of the cities.
Alluring icons of beauty, pin-up girls were credited with giving soldiers the motivation to continue fighting for freedom.
The zoot suit included high-waisted, wide-legged trousers paired with broad-shouldered jackets. Color-coordinated dress shirts, ties and suspenders, along with feather-tipped fedora hats and knee-length wallet chains, accented the look.