Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-01-15
FASHIONS FOR GENTLEMEN.
The Latest and Highest Styles Of Art In
HasCuilse Apparel,

"Clothes," says a learned writer,
"give individuality, distinction, social
policy. Clothes make men of u.s." 1t
is marvellous that man continues so
amiable. For him, there are no fall
or spring openings, so to speak. Ra-
diant in a new hat, how he sinks into
utter insignifcance beside the Wife's
new bonnetl How to distinguish a
proprietOrship in hats Is as difficult
for feminine eyes to solve as would be
the riddle of the Sphinx. 1t is true,
a mans position is much defined
by his hat. The hat, therefore,
for prOmenading, haif-dTess, and
perhaps for business, Is the
silk hat, rather lower, slightly
over six inches in the hight of the
crown, which is bell-shsped, the brim
Is narrow-about two inches wide
turned at the sides, but not rolled;
this style is valued at 50. The Al
pine hat is pGSss, owing to its too great
pOpuiaritys We find, then, the
"Grand Duke" felt hat for regular
business wear, with handsome high
square crown, the brim rather mar
row; for this, S.. A perfect opera hat
is Of ribbed silk, Stimulating a beaver,
!,. h5.. the springs inside enabling one to
carry it fatty beneaIn tae arm. Al
the pocket, also, may be carried in
stead 8 little soft cap. Astrakhan caps
are no longer fashionable; the bscom-
ing seal-skin turbans take their place.
Also, Persian Iamb-skin in black, is
exceedingly becoming to blondes.
For suits for ifull-dress, particularly
at weddings, receptions and the opera,
black only is admissable; fine black
brOadclOth sWalloW-tailed coat, which
has not changed its shape; a single
breasted waistcoat, cut exceedingly
low, with rolling collar; the trousers
are narrow, and fit closely. For
throat ornamentatiOn fashion is very
liberal. There are many pretty and
tasteful varieties. Upon full dress &C.
casiOns the neck-tie Is invariably
white, In delicate transparent lawn,
rich twilled silk, snowy crepe de chene,
or corded silk with eXQuisitely en-
brOidered ends. For the opera, pearl
color, pale lavendar, and the faintest
lint of ashes of roses can be worn
in the tie, with gloves to match.
4
inch or less in width, tied in a petite
bow; the fashionable collar is stand
ing, the points, which nearly meet in
irOnt over the bow, are delicately
turned over. The Alexis butter. q y
bow Is a bow with two ends. There
Is another species of ties, the arrange
nent Of which has become a science.
rich scarf gives opportunity for the |
display Of an Onya or diamond. For
.hese dainty little scraps of vanity,
most unreasonable prices are asked. |
The fashionable fuIl-dress sack over
,Oat is very diStinglte this season, in |
light cafe Gu tGit, exceedingly fine, |
yet thick, lined throughout with soft |
iilk, and the collar and facinGs of vel /
yet; these range In prics as high as
eventy-hve dollars,
The second best suit, or rather semi
lress, which Is devoted to concerts,
,alls, quiet evening receptions, prom
'nading, church, dinners and lunches
With ladies, is composed Of an invisi-
,le-blue broadcloth, veTging upon
lack, double-breasted, varying from
hose of last year in being longer.
VaistcOat and trousers of the same;
,ut q white WaistcOat and trousers, II
delicate lavender, are equally fash
enable if the taste of the wearer so |
The overeoat may be cen
ured for lack of style, being
lain and dark material, in bea-
'er. More graceful, however,
re the fine fur beaver OvereOats,
Vorth $95, the collar disclosing a
limpse OF the dainty necktie. For
old business suits, all varieties of
ough stuf1s are affected; the mixed
English gOods--a hair stripe of white
n black, striped cassimeres, and pep
The dashing cut-away
oat is short, uble-breasted, square
q front, large flaps to the pockets.
he waistcoat and trousers are of the
anne goods. Two waistcoats accom-
any this style Of dress; one must be
three buttons, "no more"
avs Monster La Mode; the other is
Ingle-b breasted, no collar, and but
Oned closely up to the throat. These
1its range in price from $50 to $S5.