Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-13
MEMS SUMNER FASHIONS.
The Correct Thing I'm Collars and
Cuffs, Ties and Shirts.
From Harper's Baza

The summers ties have followed the lines
laid down by the shirt patterns. Many of
the shops are offering club or string lies
of the same design as the colored shirts
which they have In stock. Many of these
are in linens and cottons, and are quite
effective and snowy, with bright broad
stripes. This summer again there has been
o revival OF madras and Of brilliant plaiis,
to be made up in the small square bows,
which have entirely taken the place of the
butterfly" These ties come with square
enGs, and the bow must have a reasonably
large knot, and the tie must be rec angular.
In the beginning or the summer there was
tendency to adopt the standing collar
turned down at the ends, but as the warm
VI Gather set in with such torrid persever-
ance, the all-around turned-down collar be-
came The favorite, and 1t will remain so 10
the end of the season. There is but little
variation in the shapes from those of last
year. The roundend collar has not as
many admirers as the one which is per-
fectly square. This with the square bow
Is neat and smart, and well adapted for
very warm days. Returning once more 20
the subject of ties, the old-time foulards,
in blue and white, seem to more than hold
their own, and the white polka dot on
dark ground has now, as always. the cal.
with men who dress well but quietly.
1t is needless to say anything concerning
the numerous ties, handRerch. efS, St;irt pa
terms, and even hat bands and bathing suits,
with the design of the stars and stripes.
Patriotism and the love of the flag of ones
country will always act against their adap-
tation to such uses by any American gentle
man. The shop windows are filled with
such devices, but so far none but the very
vulgar have purchased them. The shirt
patterns most in vogue are those with the
wide stripes running across the bosom,
blue ard pink berg the favorite colors.
Just at present many of the shops are
having their sumner sales before the TAX
ing of stock and the opening of the au-
tumn goods. A man with an average figure
need not have his shirts made to order
but can be well suited and wei fitted by
the reedy-made garment. The American
shirt manufacturers have brought these to
a state of almost absolute perfection. and
every change in fashion is Immediately
copied. At the most fashionable establish
nent in New York there has been an at
tempt to Introduce collars of the same
color IS the shirt The Prince of Wales,
who has taken TO colored shirts this sum-
mer, has adopted this particular style. OF
these there are some very pretty ones in
drabs and blues. the collars being all
around turn-downs. number of flannel
shirts, to be worn with white collars and
white linen cuffs-the latter attached-are
used at the seaside and in travelling The
favorite patterns are plaids blues and
greens, and the red tartan predominating.
In many of the shops these command a
high price as they are supposed 10 be i'm
ported, but at several they can be had for
$1.50 each. They al good Investment as
they are always smart and are useful for
golf, for wheeling and athletic rasti,nes
generally. besides being the very best end
coolest to be worn in extremely hot
weather. Several Of the shops are also
offering very comfortable and welf-made
madras pa5amas at 81 suit These are
some of the midsummer bargains.