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Film and television frequently portray people in the early-mid 20th century United States as dressing in suits to do everyday activities. How realistic is this? Would it have been unusual for someone to, say, buy groceries wearing an undershirt and trousers?

by /u/UtgardLokisson in /r/AskHistorians

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