Guttersnipe
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I call it cult of youth because it only really works for what would be considered a youthful body shape - skinny. Tall is a distinct positive for these cuts as the lines tend to be so long. But you don't want to be carrying any excess through the waist, let's say.
I'd say this is true of modern, fashion forward skinny suits too. If a fellow is tall and rail thin, the the low rise, aggressively tapered leg, short jacket with tons of waist suppression looks okay (if you're into that sort of thing). For the rest of us mere mortals, that look is a recipe for channeling our inner Humpty Dumpty. Although, I'd be willing to give the '20s "Cult of Youth" look a try,if I ever found one of those suits in my size. However, the proportions of early to mid-30's suits do make most physiques look better, in my opinion.
Just for giggles, here is another of those exaggerated fashion plates from the teens.
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