SONS BANISH BAGGY PANTS

Press, Volume CVI, Issue 31081, 9 June 1966, Page 7

SONS BANISH BAGGY PANTS

Fathers used to exert a strong influence over their sons, but today, in the fashion field at least, it is the sons who are telling their fathers what to do. The fact is that the young people of today like to take a pride in their fathers’ appearance, even if they won’t, and they have practically banished the baggy trouser from the scene.

So much so that one large Christchurch men’s wear retailer has decided not to order any more trousers with pleats at the waist.

But in some respects, men’s suits are becoming more conservative. The traditional English styles are becoming popular

everywhere. Main changes are the slightly waisted and flared jacket, longer panels, two buttons instead of three, and two side vents instead of the centre vent in the jacket.

The difference between these suits and those that were popular in England some years ago is that the trousers are now pleatless and a lot slimmer. The waisted jackets and tapered trousers are intended to flatter the figure, and the style is graduated to most figure fittings. The English-look suits are available in plain worsteds and flannels with pin stripes and chalk stripes, colours are midgrey to black with some in blues and browns.