Fall'69
The University World
Page 11
ODDS & ENDS include only the most tasteful of wallets, belts, pocket squares, umbrellas, Blazer Buttons with school crest, etc.
TIE TACKS have been chosen by Mister Guy for their interest and traditional good taste.
Logical Deduction
Dr. S. T. Selesnick entered a Manhattan book store and saw a display of his book, "The History of Psychiatry," which he had written in collaboration with Dr. F. G. Alexander. He asked the salesgirl, "How is this book selling?"
She replied, "It is doing very well. Dr. Selesnick."
Surprised, he asked, "How did you know my name? I have never been in this store before."
She replied, "I saw Dr. Alexander on television, the other night, so I knew you had to be the other one."
Sign Language
Sign in a garden store: "Please be seeded"
Note on menu: "Control thighself. Try our diet lunch"
On a laundry truck:
"We're No. 2. We dry harder"
Lettered on the back of a school bus: "Approach with care - driver under the influence of children"
Sign on lawn of Long Island church: "No bingo tonight - try praying for luck"
A sign in a reducing parlor reads: "Let us show you how to get rid of ugly fat." Someone penciled underneath,
In the window of a bail bond broker: "We get you out if it takes forever"
Newest California bumper strip: "Only YOU can prevent earthquakes."
"Divorce him!"
In pet shop window:
"SPECIAL! St. Bernard puppies. Double your dog in a month or your money back"
In hardware store:
"Our bug spray will make your ants yell uncle"
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Window card in maternity shop: "We provide accessories after the fact"
THE POSHEST SCENTS are
manly odors, every one.
BOTTOMS UP in style with handsome college mugs.
Odds 'n Ends
One of the things that makes a trip to Mister Guy such a pleasure is the little things . . . little things that delight the eye. Some are in the form of interesting antiques and decorations that are not for sale. But some are part of the merchandise bought to appeal to the traditionalist's taste. Watchbands, for instance. Customers tell us our selection, even though small in total, contains more good-looking, good-taste designs than they've seen anywhere. Dopp Kits, wallets, pipes, etc., etc. Some necessities, some frivolities, some gifts, some expensive, some practically free, but all in the good taste you expect at Mister Guy.
Clothesmanship
CLOTHESMANSHIP is the popular art of being always "IN." Use your own good taste to reflect your individuality.
LEADERSHIP (RARER) . . . The more subtle knack of being 'way out in front - without seeming to be.
FRINGEMANSHIP (HIPPIES). The affectation of being anti-in - of trying so hard to be different that it gives your weakness away.
"This is only a cologne, but don't let that fool you, honey. It's banned by Planned Parenthood."
How To Judge A Suit
1. COLLAR LINE - Make sure the interfacing is linen. If the collar feels brittle, it's interfaced with a coarse, starched cotton. Chances are it will never fit well - too stiff when new, too limp when the starch wears out.
2. PINCH THE LAPELS: Expertly made lapels have a built-in roll — not just pressed in, but sewn in. Pinch the lapel, then release. The lapel should spring back and resume its roll instantly.
3. SEAMS — are they neatly sewn? Careless stitching can yank the suit fabric every which way and make the seams pucker. If filmsy thread (particularly cotton) is used, it snaps instead of "giving."
4. LININGS - ask if they're pre-shrunk. If not, they can
shrivel and pull the jacket out of shape. Poor linings can also fade and discolor from perspiration and dry cleaning.
5. Jacket should reveal about a half-inch of shirt cuff.
6. Jacket length covers trouser seat, reaches about mid-thumb.
7. Jacket collar fits snugly. Shoulder line is smooth. About a half-inch of shirt collar shows.
8. Jacket fits smoothly across the chest. No pulling at the buttons or the waist.
9. BUTTONHOLES — ask if the thread is silk. If it's not and a coarse, brittle thread is used instead, it will soon snap and unravel with wear.
This also leaves a raw button-hole edge which will saw away on the thread that holds the button. Pretty soon — pop goes the button.
10. POCKET EDGES — ask if they're reinforced. When there is no inner reinforcement, coat pockets will sag and gape with wear. Eventually, the pocket corners will weaken and rip.
11. POCKET LININGS — they should not feel stiff. Inferior pocket cloths are often starched so they'll feel like a good, durable fabric — but starch comes out with the cleaning. When keys and coins chafe against this weakened material, it wears out.
12. TROUSERS—are creased and fit slim, without bagging — just brushing shoe tops.