MASCULINE FASHIONS

Shannon News, 16 April 1926, Page 4

MASCULINE FASHIONS

"AND I LOOKED INTO THE FUTURE . . .»

Men's fashions are showing - a ,de- : cidedly bizarre, not to say exotic, I tendency. There are socks and neck- , wear of increasing • violence, brilliant sweaters, the inimitable and I recently an American clothing manufacturer prescribed as correct golfing' attire for 1926 articles called jjlus-flyes, going plus-fours. one better, which are semi—Turkish in general ensemble. The colours must be cedarwood, silver, rust, onion and Sherwood, or any pattern designed after the tartans of the Scottish clans. British shorts may also be worn. Well, well. The ladles won't be allowed to have it all their own way, [ will they? Masculine imagination, j stimulated by the thought that at last the dominant sex is coming into jts own in the matter of variety of "clothing dwells on what may yet be. How about these choice little sets of garments for the present season? Nautilus Nickers.—The very latest. ; Tight at the knees, buttoning In at that point, with wide legs flaring out into a point at each hip. Buttoned seams. In natty checks, or Far Eastern designs, Mah Jongg patterns predominating in the latter case.

The Simplicity, for golfers.—A simple suit following the general outlines of Samoan dress suits. Executed in plaited straw or rushes. For morning w r ear, I w r ould recommend something sensuous, slinky, arresting. Perhaps a plain, close 1 - fitting outline would look well,, with puffed sleeves and . Elizabethan collar, the legs finishing just above the knee. Buttoning up the back. For colours, what could be better than gamboge, egg-yolk, russet with a hint of green twill, and sky-blue. For the modern follower of the hounds, I suggest something of a departure. A full velvet suit, cut a la Fauntleroy, with wide white. bow at the neck, well padded internally, and provided with powerful springs at salient points. This ought to make hunting happier. Tight full-length sleeves in one oc these flimsy materials, I'e.t into a sort of doublet of salmon-pink satin,' finished off below by trousers of the lapering French style, in some nice mid-brown or grey, would make a satisfying evening dress with a flavour of originality about it. The Hermit.—A pleasing style for the outdoor man. Eminently wellsuited to tranipers and tourists and mountaineers. Ensemble: A long robe of woven hair, reaching below the knees, with embroidered sleeves , to ad<j refreshing touch of piquancy, | and girt about the waist with a piece of nice rope. Sandals for the feet complete an unostentatious but extremely suitable garment for rough and ready service. Correct wear for business will be a smart little creation known as the ; roll.' over, a tubular garment with '■holes two at top and bottom for I arms and legs. One steps into the Roll Over via the back, which is then fastened by hooks. The thighs and knees are bare, while boots of rabbitskin, the fur worn outside, and criss-crossed by a bandage of pink ribbon, complete thr, turn-out. This costume, worn with a bowler hat, cannot fail to bring results. Colours: Bloodwort, Parsnip, Leek and Strawberry. When the complexion warrants it, , beetroot /may be used, but only in extreme cases. The Galley Slave.—This is a really nice and inexpensive turnout, particularly to be recommended for the summer months. A first-class tennis or boating costume. Details: None. Colours: What do you think? For the Pulpit.—All clergymen who wish to fill their churches should note this remarkable innovation In clerical garb for the coming winter. Wear our Cosmopblis, and preach brighter sermons.. The underlying idea was to produce something- that has never been seen before, and we venture to think we have succeeded. The garment is two-piece, the blouse, shirt, corsage, upper works, top part/ what you will,, hanging limply from the shoulders, executed in georgette, with flame colour as a bebise motif, and superimposed tints of cream,; cafe noir, umber, ultramarine, beef, and rouge, while shouder straps of artificial beads in vari-tlnts add a superlative elegance to the whole. Below, the waist is girt ...

But I can'l go any further. The mental picture has just formed of any one of my acquaintances walking- down High Street in a Roll Over or a pair, or rather set, of Nautilus Nicks, and the thought has paralysed me.