A look in the past: Sox fan fashion

When did we trade in tails and top hats for sneakers and blue jeans for a day at the ballpark?

The answer: A long, long time ago.

Here’s a look at the evolution of Sox fan fashion.

1946

Tailgating wasn’t complete without a full-length fur.

1946

And just some casual car slumping came with a sense of formality at in Boston.

1946

A ladylike look worn by a woman in the stands at the 1946 World Series on Oct. 19.

1946

Ticket takers (from left) Janet Darnes, Virginia Cavanaugh, Helen Robinson, Mary Fitzpatrick, Anna Vaughan, and Barbara Tyler looked feminine and demure at the Fenway Park office.

1967

Students and fans outside the press gate at Fenway before the 7th gave of the 1967 World Series.

1970

Fans gathered over a scorecard the July 19 game against the Oakland A’s.

1971

A pair of fashionable fans at an April 6 game.

1975

Red Sox player Denny Doyle arrived at a Sharonville, Ohio motel before a World Series the Cincinnati Reds.

1980

Fans in classic ‘80s attire outside Fenway on opening day.

1987

A fan wore her jazzercise-inspired attire to run onto the field to hug Wade Boggs on Oct. 15.

1988

Fans lounged outside Fenway on Sept. 30 to buy tickets in typical ‘80s gear.

1995

‘90s fans remained casual—in dress, at least—when leaving Fenway Park following a Sox win on Sept. 20.

2007

Red shined true as the dominant color of choice as we moved into modern day.

2013

And remains so today.

Remember those tails and top hats?