Wasn’t T-shirt considered underwear even in the beginning of the 20th century?My grandparents thought it was scandalous that their grandchildren wore bluejeans to school. Fashions change (although I think the current fashions are totally ridiculous. Now get off my lawn!)
Of course, some of the old "rules" were just as ridiculous. Until the 1960s or so, people running heavy machinery (lathes, drill presses, things like that) were expected to wear neckties, which is a wonderful way to get decapitated. But apparently fashion was considered more important than safety.
Yeah, for some people, proper dress is the most important thing (hence the necktie and opposition to blue jeans and T-shirt.)
Of course, some of the old “rules” were just as ridiculous. Until the 1960s or so, people running heavy machinery (lathes, drill presses, things like that) were expected to wear neckties, which is a wonderful way to get decapitated. But apparently fashion was considered more important than safety.
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Men in the 30s 40s 50s and sixties wore open necked work clothes. People meeting the public added a tie like the Maytag repairman. Engineers wore ties.