Suit 1940-1949. Utility. Great Britain. Tweed lined with sateen. A more casual look pervaded men's fashions during the 1930s and 40s. The lounge suit with its generous cut and wide trousers was the most popular form of daywear. Tweeds were suited to everyday, weekend and country wear and dark jackets were appropriate for professional use. During the Second World War waistcoats were often omitted due to rationing. | V&A