DRESSING FOR THE PRINCE.

Taranaki Daily News, 17 April 1920, Page 12

DRESSING FOR THE PRINCE.

MAN'S OUTFIT TO COST SIXTY * GUINEAS. . Though the official order will not be issued for several days, states a Melbourne paper of March 13th, it is known that dressing for the Prince of Wales will be on eonvential lines. The outfit for a civilian will coat, at present prices, upwards of <iOgs. The King' clings to the frock coat which is regarded by many people as correct for ceremonial occasions. There was a time when the frock coat —with the belltopper and etceteras —was regarded as the only possible dress for an English gentleman. Times have changed and manners also and the Prince of Wales favors the morning coat. In Austria this style of coat has been known as the "ilicaufort." The newest models are made with one button, or two at the most. Full dress will be worn on the day ot the Prince's arrival at Melbourne—thai is to say, naval and military officers, university, civic and other officials will wear ceremonial dress, with all decorations and nppurtances. At other day functions frock ermts or morning coats, with vests of similar material, may be worn, with belltoppers and the accessory garments, viz., striped trousers, white shirts, and collars, and black boots. Full evening dress may be worn at night functions, but, lounge (sac) suits may be worn at minor functions held in daylight. An outfit for a. civilian, if supplied by a leading tailor and outfitter, will cost more than tiOgs. The items may be set forth thus: —

Morning suit. 20gs. Lounge suit, lops, .Evening suit, 20 to 22gs. Black boots with patent leather trimmings, if desired, |igs. Shirts, ties, and other accessories, 3gs. Fashionable women will probably expend more than 200gs. in dressing for the Prince.