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Men's Fashions Develop Slower Than Women's But Also Feature New Looks, Latest Stylings
Henry Jameson, Abilene freshman, finds this slim, traditional jacket by Varsity Town as light as a shirt. Made of Dacron and cotton, its press will stay in washing after washing.
Thursday, May 10, 1962 University Daily Kansan
Russell Calkins, Wichita freshman, wears the classic three-button natural shoulder suit styled by Varsity Town. This university style is shown here in a muted dark-olive plaid.
Steve Clark, Coffeyville sophomore, demonstrates good form and smart styling in this pair of muted Batik walk shorts. His T-shirt is a full-button black and white stripe in Ban-Lon.
Those who thik that annual fashion changes occur only in women's clothing should note the writings of the American Institute of Men's and Boy's Wear. This institute is a major educational organization in the men's wear field dedicated to the belief that "any man can be better dressed if he thinks about it."
Unlike women's fashions with their two major seasonal changes each year, men's dress develops along more evolutionary lines. Major changes in men's wear occur no more frequently than every two years. But still, each year sees some variation in styling, a top fashion color, and a new "look."
THIS SEASON emphasized the "tall look" achieved by narrow lapels and lines, vertical effect weaves, stripes and slimmer and narrower cuffless slacks. Dress-up wear following the slim traditional look consists of a three-button coat with a soft natural shoulder look, very little waist suppression and plain front trousers. In more casual wear, men prefer the contrast of a sports coat and a pair of slacks.
Another look, particularly for older men, is the "American look," a reflection of President Kennedy's dress. Clothes of this look are roomier, more comfortable, and feature two buttons on the jacket, the top button buttoning at the waist. They have natural shoulders, notched lapels of medium width, straight flap pockets, a center or no vent and pleatless trousers. The President can be seen modeling this fashion look in the March issue of "Gentlemen's Quarterly."
STRIPES make a comeback this season in everything from suits to shorts. In addition to the classic pin, pencil and chalk stripes, there are cluster stripes and self-stripes achieved by the use of reverse-twist yarns. Some fabrics, like popular seersucker, can be found in several stripe widths for discriminating taste.
The big news in color for men's clothing seems to be blue. This revival sees blue ranging from black-blue through navy blue to blue-grays.
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