The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-03-06
FASHIONABLE DRESS.
STYLES FOR SPRING AND SUMNER
FOR GENTLEMEN EXHIBITED
AT THE
FOrty-Fifth Scmi-AnnuaI Opening
Held To-day by A. j. Treat, Suc-
cessOr to EGan AZ Treat-NOtes
of Display, Designs, Etc.

The semi-annual openings which have been
announced from season to season by the
well-known merchant tailoring house of
Egan e. Treat have always been a source of
considerable interest to gentlemen who
have endeavored 10 uphold the dictates OF
fashion. 1t seems matter of fact that we'll
dressed gentlemen generally depend upon
what this old establishment has TO say about
the prevailing styles for the coming seasons,
and they wait for the announcements with
the same anticipation that the ladies look
forward to the new things in silks and
wash goods, which add so much brightness
to the signs of spring. To-day Mr.. a. j.
Treat, successor 10 Egan & Treat, is hold
ing it's forty-fifth semi-annual opening of
foreign and domestic fabrics in gentle
mems wear, and the display shows all the
varied styles that have for many years
characterized the house as a leader of
novelties. Mr. Treat has always main
tanned the motto that 1.-The best is none too
good nor too fine" and in to-day's opening
this motto is fully exemplified The house
has its usual large number of callers, and
very likely has added to its list of patrons
many new names. Mr.. Edward l.. Treat
will hereafter be found in the establishment
and Will be glad to see his many friends
there.
Mr.. Tom p. Egan, in speaking of the
Styles IOr spring ana summer, gave the 1Ol-
lowing as prevailing: For business wear lit
tie change will be noticed from last season $
patterns. The favorites will be checks and
STRIPES, with call for neat lndistinct
plaids. The tiny, neat effects will prevail
In worsted suitings while attractive color
ings will add 10 the finish of woolens.
Fancy cheviot Suitings, homespuns, tweeds,
gray and brown mixtures of rough faced
goods will hold quite a warm place in the
hearts of many fashionable gentlemen and
will readily sell The plain goods are taking
a back place somewhat, being largely super
seeded by neat, fancy wool suitings. very at
tractiVe in design and much admired, which
it Is anticipated will become popular favor
ties. Another favorite is the fancy cheviots
and similar rough-faced fabrics. In worsted
suitings many novelties are shown, the neat
lines, delicate and harmonious the lines
of an autumn leaf, will have the preference.
undress fabrics in black. and, to degree,
blues, will lead in selections and popular
ity. The difference between this and last
springs colorings In fabrics will be but
slight. the tendency leaning toward lighter
shades Of gray. Frock coats and cutaway
made up Of Vicanas, lambs Wool, T5i nS
serges, homespuns and Cheviots of plain
colors. making a dressy costume and very
Full evening dress, which always holds
prominent place as genteel wear, will large:
H s0 6e om Rar Tas Of FRsy cu w
and crepes, these being the fashionable lad
missibles'' in that class.
The spring overcoat has a sort of free
field in fabrics, and all kinds of goods are
used and no special kind OF color is fash
ionable The genteel dresser can reach out
and put his hand on, anything in the class
top coatings, covertst worsteds, twills ker-
seys and meltons; and feel that he is safe
in getting the fashionable color. Black and
dark gray in soft wool effects are stepping
to one side bit in favor of lighter shades.
especially in grays and browns, which will
be more generally worn than the other
colors
Covert coats and covert overcoatings will
hold popular sway with the ultra dressers
Wi % from In
worsteds, with fairly wide white and gray
lines. making a very attractive article
The favorites will be in stripes and neat
lines, with neat and pattern plaids follow
ing with some admirers. Wool trouserings
offer a large scope, as they will prevail
in great variety, in light, bright color COM
binations, full of attraction for good dress
ers, and will be in much demand.
Fancy vestings are as popular ever
They are in cashmere and washable fabrics
neat as a ribbon. and will be very generally
worn this spring and summer. The pat
terms are ample and varied. and comprise
every phase of texture, style and finish to
meet the many tastes of connoisseurs of
gentlemen's costumes.