The Portland daily press., 1873-05-12
Modes for Masculines.
SPRING FASHIONS FOR GENTLEMEN IN NEW
YORK.
From the New York Commercial.

From the New York Commercial.
The recherche toilet for mon elegant TO
wear promenading consists of q handsome
oLteirSoat, made of Scotch mohalr cloth,
wnieh mas pretty ribbed stripes of the same
hroo, the collar and cuffs are plain, single
Hsht h.eu @ The overcoat comes in dark and
aiv material; the latter Is the most gener-
ite snooiaee nee Albert coat is still quite favor.
| the wrini1Hy with those who have glided into
The sscut-awa,SS' SS'ons OF forty-five and fifty.
younger brothers. The o % ,avorite with tne
frencn diagonal cloth, either Taoa useu -
dark navy blue. These shades ~ or very
ingly convenient, as they harmonize w;,h "
most any kind of oflight-tinted pant, WIN ai-
The vest IS made of the same material as
the coat. Light vests are not fashionable.
but will be very much worn during the snr,,
mer season.
Light pantaloons are the mode for IN.
promenade, and also for evening wear
There is no particular leading tint; the
range in shades is very liberal perhaps the
most delicate and refined hues are those o Z
pale gray, misty lavender and shadowy Lon
don smoke. These colors are not ''loud",
and are so subdued in tone that they cannot
fail to please the most artistic taste. The
fashionable collars are confined to two styles
the short standing and the medium wide
turn-down; the former has the corners
slightly bent, while the latter has rather long
and sharp points, wide apart, leaving ample
room for the scarf or tie, both Of which are
iashionabie. The first style halls from Lon
don, and is worn carelessly around the neck,
crossed near the throat, and held in place by
fancy ring. These rings come in a variety
OF styles; the mest popular design is the oxy-
dlze OF silver, quite unique and rustic orna-
ment.
The tic is the Frenchman's own little toi-
let "hxlng," and the charming bow is univer-
sally liked by old and young Messieurs.
The shirt bosom should be made very plain
to be called fashionable.
White and light-tinted silk pocket-handker-
chiefs "are all the rage"
Business suits for the wealthy Messieurs
are quite different in style from those worn
by the really working men. Mr.. millionaire
and brokers, ton merchants, publishers and
professionals can wear suits made of fine mix
lures those shot with gold and red are the
most recherche. The coat is cut double
breasted, skirt of medium length, square
fronts and side pockets. The pants Of the
same material, made somewhat fuller from
the knee to the instep than those of last sea-
son.
The vest is also made of same material
The gray mixtures are not so fashionable.
except Tor traVeIng.
Fashion has decided that her noble sons
need not appear in a full black suit al
parties and other festive occasions but black
is the mode style for weddings and funerals.
The 'steel-pen coat is the vogue. Pants,
close-fitting over the hips, gradually growing
more easy until they finish with handsome
spring over the instep.
Caters, not boots, fare the mode; square
toes, calf-mate finish tops, with cat-skin fox
iDgs. The wide strap is a very handsome
low shoe, and will be very much worn at our
summer resorts. The Congress shoe is still
favorite. The hunting shoe is made exactly
like the above, only having the soles much
wider than the uppers, which gives ease and
comfort to the feet while on a long ramble.
Cater tops, will be extensively worn this
summer. These stops" prevent the ligh.
pants from being soiled with the blacl:ing on
the shoes.