Laurel outlook., 1950-12-06
Robes Rate
Higher On
1850 Lists
Top Coats Too, Gain New
Favor For Masculine
Gift Giving
By STEVEN

AS varied as the snowflakes Of
a ski run are the gift p~ossibilitie
for men this year, with wearable
ranking foremost as desirable il
the practical minds of most O
the masculine gender.
There is probably only one othe.
classification of gifts that NIGH
conceivably outrank the mans in.
terest in practical clothes. 1t is the
all enforceable gadgetry group
which may include everything from
a new tangled tie clip to a 1886
model electric shaver.
To help make selections for the
men in your life, try to recall the
things that they have wanted so
badly, but never got around to
buying for themselves. It's the
nature of the male, you know, to
talk freely and do little for him.
self.
This therefore is your chance
to play a most satisfactory Santa
to play the type of Santa
who knows that while men are
growing more and more fashion
conscious, whatever they want, and
especially as a gift, must also have
long usefulness.
And this combination of fashion
and utility is very strongly re-
Elected in everything men wear
from pajamas to raincoats.
Take Longing robes, for exam
pie something a man rarely
buys for himself. They are fea-
tured in a wide range indeed this
year with a robe available to
suit every purpose and personality.
Yes, television has had a lot of
influence on the variety available
this year, and so has the great
increase in travel.
Therefore we have the flowing
lounge robe in the rage-of-the-sea-
son patterns and the terry cloth
towelling models that clips around
the waist, the robe that folds into
it's own small bag for easy packing,
and the distinguished robes to be
worn at the home television party.
Yes, Top Coats, Too!
A surprising trend noted from
last year, is the idea of giving a
top coat as a Christmas gift. Here
again the range is wide including
tweedy models, g~abardines and re-
versailles, and there are of course
increasingly popular Storm
These deserve special con-
sideration this year.
Does he have enough shirts, pa
handkerchiefs, sox and ties
What man ever has? Or what
about the mufflers he needs, the
oelts, link sets? And when con-
'idering these things as accessory
gifts, remember to choose them
Early so you may plan to have
hem monogrammed.
Cosmetics for men have long
leased to have any feminine con-
rotation. They are really shaving
accessories anyway, with special {
attention to the needs of the fas- {
ldious man, and they come hand
packaged.
Which reminds us all that the
lectric shaver Or the fine razor
make excellent gifts. So do
nagnifying mirrors.
They Love Leather
Browse, through leather goods 9
apartments. Men love leather.
Jew wallets, key cases, portfolios, Y
REF cases, and new travelling bags. i
ust so they are made of fine
and handsomely styled.
And finally, in this brief resume, s
re come to the sports and hobbies 2
f the male which offer in them V
a limitless opportunity for
luch appreciated gift giving.
Here the jackets, shirts and
veaters for the sportsman for $
ear at play, in the field, or at Il
lie club are top favorites, and N
ashion plays a most important
art. Choose with car because d
lances are your man knows
hats right. e,
Is he a fisherman? Then tackle
his bait. Is he a golfer? Any =,
ling from a dozen balls to a new
ag is par for Christmas. Maybe
: relaxes by working with wood. 1
he hardware store is a good place
shop for tool kits. Some men
axe miniature trains their hobby.
theirs are amateur photographers.
early all play cards. IT
Know your man and choosing
fits for this Christmas will be
.sy.