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I think back then the knits were less stretchy, think of more like a cotton interlock and perhaps the fabrics were even only a single stretch direction (crossways grain) instead of the more common printed knits we find now which have 4 way stretch (and sometimes too much)

They are less likely to cling in humid conditions and tend to drape naturally, creating a flattering silhouette