The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-04-07
Gentlemen's Fashions.
From the Nov YORK MAI, IUth.
COLORS AND SHADES.

deep blue, chocolate, drabS and madden
lake, with other sad tints, used rs reliefs
on dark grounds, so chastity and charm
ingly blended in some mysterious man.
ner as to give the impression of new
shades, not that the colors are doubtful
or the expression bashful by any means,
for without being bold the tints are
simply confident This material will
be used to make promenade and Office
suits.
PLAIN GOODS.
Those displaying Only one color are
designed for full-dress. Fashion is
rather particular in this respect, and
calls the attention Of our elcgants and
professional gentlemen TO this fact. The
new Shade Of lavender is very hand
some, not having a set tint, but a sort
Of mixture Of shades. the whole COM
posed Of lavender. To give this charm
ing effect in the weaving OF the goods
must certainly have required consider
able skill. Drabs Of only two patterns
have but yet been imported both are
lustreless, beautifully finished and will
doubtless be very durable.
TIE STYLES
are like the materials and colors, plain.
but perfect in shapes; neatness and
trimness are the features; nothing
slouchy, baggy, or overdone will be per-
mitted; the fit must be rounded and
graceful; angles and redundance are
equally avoided. The expression of the
tout ensemble will be n quietly handsome
outfit. Probably more sprightliness
and abandon may characterize the sum
mer costumes; we speak now Of early
spring wear.
BUSINESS SUITS.
Those intended for the office will be
made en- suite for gentlemen who have
drifted into the state af wisdom and the
years OF experience, as we'll as for the
young. The pants are cut quite roomy
at the knees, and with considerable
spring over the instep, closely fitting
over the hips the coat shorter than
those worn last season. This is pure
English style. The fronts of the skirt
cut away, displaying the set of the
pants the collar rolling double-breasted
and confined to the waist by two but
tons, thus setting off to advantage the
form sleeves snug at the wrist, but
otherwise gracefully easy; the vest cut
rather shorter than those worn in full.
dress toilet the collar wide, and demi-
rolling; double breasted, ornc with plain
buttons.
DRESS TOILET.
Lavender pants, those Of one shade.
fancy cashmere vest, and coat Of basket
or diagonal cloth, the stripes of an ex-
ceedingly fine grade The coat must
tit the form no indulgence is granted
for ease and negHge comfort plim is the
pord for gentility. Fashion eXacts Ger,
tain laws to be obeyed, and widespread
garments with lounging comfort ere re
pudiated by the tickle goddess.
oyERCoATs.
The chilling March winds still adj
monish our Beau Brummels that their
winter overcoats are very comfortable
but fashion, who scars above all impedi-
ments to her rules, has already declared
that drab must be the mode for the
over garments this spring. This deli
cate shade has received some favor this
winter among our club friends. but it
was not generally WON by the majority
of Gotham's eLegQnt9. However, drab
will be the mode for MSrch and April
wear. The skirt should rea ch YEARLY to
the knees, having plenty of ro,'ul, with
out being baggy; single breastet"y by
front, narrow collar, sleeves easy, ,'ud
rather close at the wrists.
SHIRTS.
Colored, with stripes and clouded
mixture, are the most fashionable: the
fronts are arranged in wide plaits;
Byron collar. This style has already
received the attention of the boz, toms.
and promises to become universal
favorite. Certainly they carry With
them in their colorcd nature very
good recommend for concealing dust.
and though perhaps may look rather
common, they will be favored, as the
style is supported by d" English swells."
NECKTIES
have srept into small bows, carelesslv
confined under the chin, with short
ends. The popular shades are cameo
and tan tints. The latter embraces sev.
cral shades, from the dark brown to the
pale cafe az (aa which will be worn on
full dress occasions.
GLOVES
are always an important article of dress.
and particularly so on bright, sunshinv
days. Quilt shades will be the mode
for this month. Drab will take the lead
for the promenade, and the lgh ter
shades Of tan for full toilet.
HANDKERCHIEFS.
Our eLe9dntS have been trying to intro.
ducc silk ket-handl<erchiefs into the
fashionable world. The present indica.
tons are that they have succeeded. We
do not refer to those great red and vel.
low handkerchief that were such favor
ties with our Puritancal ancestors. but
the silk handkerchiefs of modern times.
of the present season. They are very
popular with our English beaux, ard
hence will gain favor among our New
York fashionables. The borders are
narrow, coming in light, soft colors.
The centers are pure white some have
white satin figures to relieve their
plainness-monograms worked in the
corner.
HATS.
The styles are not varied. Yet there
is great change, not SO much in the
hat itself-lt is simply silk hat. with n