Fall colors dominate men's clothing styles
By Jonathan Shaw Special to the Kansan
This fall is bringing a casual, layered look to men's clothes.
The colors this season are similar to those of autumn-dark maroons,brows,yellows and reds.
"Today a lot of guys have a casual outlook on dressing up and looking good," said Greg Easton, manager of Ltd., 839 Massachusetts St.
Vests in style are made of wool, silk or cotton. The dressier vests are detailed with buttons and pockets. Muted colors are in abundance, along with plaids. Since the vest is often the bottom of the layers, you must also imagine what it will look like without the top layer, Easter said.
Another look that is less dressy but popular is the basic shirt. The most popular buy at Eastons is called the banded or peasant collar. It is a button-up, cotton shirt with an unusual neck. The collar is half size and has no buttons, so it rests on the neck.
Rugbies, oxfords and other long-sleeve shirts are in demand, as well. The dominant fabrics in casual wear are wool, denim and cotton.
The shoes of choice for many men this fall are Dr. Martens, also known as Doc Martens. Boots are the most popular style. They are durable and go with any look, said Tina Louderback, sales assistant at The Buckle, 805 Massachusetts St..
"They just blow out of here," Louderback said.
For dressier occasions, like job interviews, suits are popular. Conservative colors like blues, olives and grays are popular according to Win Campell, owner of Campbell's Clothing, 841 Massachusetts St. Double- and single-breasted suits are the most frequently purchased at Campbell's and Eastons.
Cuffed pants almost always complete the jacket. Where the pants differ is in the pleats. Two pleats used to be the norm, but now three are standard.
"It's a matter of personal preference," Easter said. "Some pants have six pleats, and some don't have any."
Accessories are another matter of personal preference. Ties and belts complete the suit.
This season there are three philosophies in ties. Floral prints are popular but are giving way to the following two styles. Novelty ties are a hot item. They are basically portions of an artist's work portrayed on fabric. Finally, tight, repeating geometric shapes constitute a large portion of tie purchases.
Belts come in a wide range of choices. Woven leather is a common traditional buy For something a little different, people are trying belts with beads and tapestries blended with leather.
"Details make belts unique," Campbell said. "Right now beads and tapestries are hot."
But the conservative look is still popular here.
Said Easter: "In the Midwest, tradition will always be in style."
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