The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-10-25
From the Home Journal
GESTLEMEN'S CLOTHES.


Inc I3BtSb NOSelby An tnob 1Aucs
We have asosrtained from the prop
er authorities in this city and London
some few particulars regarding the
fashions for gentle men this season.
For balls, parties, receptions and the
German, the usual full suit of black
broadcloth will continue to be en
reqle, all reports to the contrary not
withstanding. Some Of the daily and
weekly papers have asserted that blue
coats, with velvet collars and gilt but
tons, would be the prevailing style,
but gentlemen will not subject them
selves to comment and ridicule By
appearing in q dress Of this descrip-
ton they will adhere to the custom
airy black dress coat, vest and troW-
sers. Double-breasted frock-coats,
with wide, rolling collars, will be In
vogue for English weddings, de5eaReTs,
informal receptions, calls, the theatre,
or promenade, The colors will be
dark blue, black and dark brown.
Kspped cloth, bound with wide
English braid, in imitation of the
Prince Arthur style, entire suits of
English and French plaids will be
in vogue; also the cut-a-Way coat,
Canadian sack and half fHoek, the
materials being meltons and plain
beavers of dark and quiet shades.
Sack and frock oYercOats will be
fashionable. Single breasted sack
coats will be short and with Ay front,
while the frock will be still shorter,
double breasted and without side
pockets. The materials will be mel.
tons, beavers, and rough materials of
various shades. Velvet and velveteen
sack coats are to be worn for sporting,
for the races and riding-always
with light colored trousers. Black,
dark green, and brown velvet appear
10 be popular eolors for coats. Pant
Aloons will continue to be worn tight
to the knee, and from thence sloping
to the top of the boot. Stripes are
out of style; superseded by light gray
English plaid. Vests will be worn
both single and double breasted. cut
low, with plain rolling collars. Even
ing vests should be cut low, with
rolling cellars and two buttons. White
cashmere and duck vests will be
worn, with frock coats for calls, the
opera, or English entertainments.
Scarfs of the Lord Stanley style will
continue in popularity; also the royal
yacht tie, OF blue black, brown and
lavender. Neckties are out Of date,
and white cravats have been given
over to walters exclusively. Silk
hats, We are told, have bell crowns,
medium brims, with round curls aud
rather wide bands--altogether a very
handsome head covering. Prime. on
Broadway, near Eighth Street, takes
credit for introducing the Warwick
hat, which may now be had almost
anywhere, and which promises to be-
come the rage this Winter. It is love-
crowned felt hat, with broad and
stiff brim, and black silk band rea CHI
ing almost to the crown. They ar Q
made in several dark colors. The
low-crowned hats of the Oxford,
Derby aud Jerome style will continue
in fashion. Boots and shoes will
be made with round toes. Gloves for
the stree are light colored, and for
ball, opera, concert, reception an d
German. white, lavender or light
straw colJrs ere in vogue. Bright
shades ia gloves should never be worn
with dress suit, nor white or laven-
der colSc for ordinary streetwear.