Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-10-05
STYLES FOR MEN
BY Chester Feitel

fashions for mems suits. All traces
Of the novelty garments have been
effected by the designers who have
replaced them with a vastly more
graceful practical vogue. One de-
pendent upon superior tailoring and
high grade materials for it's CLASS"
rather than one trick features as in
the past seasons
The tendency to conservation is
more adapted to the we'll dressed
businessman, providing . more dig
nificd bearing conductive to true
poiSc. The sporty suit has been sue
cceded by one that is more refined
and correct.
Quality Mark Of Distinction
Relaxing from their efforts to pro-
duce the so-called Smart" effects,
designers have decreed that suits rely
solely on their quality for distinc-
ton Discriminating dressers have al
ways been aware that it is impossible
to initiate the elegant simplicity of
high grade clothes with cheaper sub
stitutss, 50 perhaps it was their al
most prohibitive prices in the past
few years that bcgot the vogue Of ex-
IRENE suits.
The fact that the clothes purchas-
ing power Of a dollar has increased
nearly fifty per cent is probably,
likewise, accountable for its aboli-
ton.
Suits for Fall Graceful
Suits are built along the natural
lines of the figures, rendering them
casy-iitting and graceful. Don't be
mislcd in believing that the fashion
has not its own basic style features.
they are as clearly defined as ever.
but are of an inbred nature consti-
tuted by the lines and tailoring. This
permits more latitude in selection and
encourages that desired individuality.
From the high school youth to the
mature businessman this fashion
may be adapted with equal success.
Military Suggestions Gone
Perhaps they lose something by
-acrfiicing the military suggestion
that was in evidence, reminiscent of
the doughboy's uniform, but on the
whole the change i'll style is distinct
iy Tor the better, and the variation Is
an added charm.
Goats are semi-titted with general
" Tower lines Slightly wasted, sew
erar inches lower than in the Spring
and Summer suits, ard the pockets
and laDols are medium notched, lone
and rolling A medium vent is used.
about eight inches, the shorter vent
!. frl ND
suited to the ordinary physique.
As to the number of buttons, it is
wholly a matter OF choice, usually
governed by the type of figure and
individual preference. Two, three an6
four button models seeming to share
equal favor.
Double Breastcds Stronger
There is always a certain quantity
of double breasted coats Worn, eSpe
cially in Fall, and although they arr
not featured they have also received
their share Of attention. Noticeable
in them are the same procliTities as
in the singlc-breasted models, and
they lend themselves so well and
readily 10 this treatment that there
is a strong probability of increased
popularity as the season advances.
TIE trousers seem 10 nave struck a
hanny medium. Neither the tigh
bottom or bell-shaped trouser legs
arc to BE used but straight and ful
from the hops down. This is also an
evidence Of the conscrvativeness o.
the prevailing style. They arc TO be
worn quite long, breaking over tn.
shoes without cuffs on the bottom.
Vests Are Cut Lower
Five buttons have been relegatec
to vests. They are cut trifle lowe
with longer points conforming to tn
general droopy lines of the suit.
Patch pockets were one of the III,
novations that showed the direcf
military influence and have been COM
plctelr eliminated Succeeding are
the plain tapped inserted pockets. l.
will be noticed also, that they hay
been dropncd several inches to ;
moro natural position.
There is practically no partialit'
shown as to coiors--if any at ali is
cvinccd perhaps it is to brown which
is always attractive and serviceab!t