THE MICHIGAN DAILY SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 1964 1 THE ICHIAN AILYSUNAY. MARCH 5..,.vq '1. : TOP TOP: Beatle Invasion SweepsU.S. Sportsmen Don Formal Wear Summer Fashions Show Growth of Fad for Patches n : By LEONARD PRATT In 1754, Thomas Gage was sen to the American colonies as a lieutenant-colonel in the British infantry. It was under his admin- istration that the American col- onies were incited to revolt and form the United States of Amer- ica. This year, 210 years after Lieu- tenant-Colonel Gage landed here, the British have again sent some- thing revolting to North America, a singing group named the Beatles. It is questionable which of the two, Gage or the Beatles, will eventually have the greatest ef- fect on the history of America and of the world. But no matter what the long- range effects the Beatles will have, they have certainly had a great effect on American fashion trends: changing some and creating oth- ers. Fashions Created Among the fashions created has been what is certain to be the biggest thing since hula hoops, Beatle wigs. What few people real- ize, however, is that these charm- ing inventions are not only in style but are also very practical. First of all, few people have ever thought about the warmth to be gotten from a Beatle wig. Just think what, one Beatle wig can replace! Wearing a wig will mean that the owner will no long- er be bothered with the problem of cold ears as he runs for his "eight o'clock" in the Frieze Bldg. on winter mornings. And as spring comes on, the wig will still be useful for keeping that early- morning chill off tender freshman ears. If you wish to buy a wig to be proud of, one on which the hair comes down to the shoulders or below, you won't have to buy a scarf either. Instead of having your neck protected by unfriend- ly layers of cold silk, you can be comfortable and cozy with your to owning a Beatle wig that every- one should be aware of. In the first place, the first time you pass a dog in an angry mood, you will very probably get a series of nasty growls if you are lucky enough not to be attacked out- right. And you really can't blame the dog. With something like that on your head you probably do bear a very close resemblance to a Chow or a Doberman Pincer with the mange. No End of Dangers Of course, dangers to the wear- er of a Beatle wig don't neces- sarily end with the animal world. The wig wearer, you must admit, runs a healthy risk of. being mis- taken by not only the neighbor- hood Great Dane, but also by the neighborhood dog catcher. As a matter of fact, reliable sources have it that an unfortunate man in Salt Lake City was impounded for not wearing a license and held for 72 hours before officials could be persuaded to even let him call a lawyer! Obviously, Beatle wigs are not something to be taken lightly. Beatle wigs do have a practical place in our society, both from the standpoint of comfortand of con- venience. But let the buyer be- ware that he does not become the victim of the evils common to Beatle wig wearers. Campus Women, Create Fad For Radical Glasses The astounding increase in the number of myopic female students has caused a rash of new and somewhat daring glass frames to hit the market. Among these are glass frames of strange shape-popularly term- ed the "Cleopatra" look, they are characterized by inverted sides and narrow lenses. The ever popular plain black frame is stunningly, decorated with silver or jewels. DRESSED IN his strikingly handsome spring and summer formal wear, our young man about town appears headed for an early evening formal. After exercising such good taste in his personal attire, he appears confused as to whether or not his date would be irritated if he were to pick.her up on his motorcycle. Anybody want to call him a cab? CUT HERE AND THERE: Shoes Highlight Women's Designs As Spring Arrives on 'U' Campus By ROBERTA POLLACK Have you moved from rags to riches or have you moved from riches to rags? Whatever the direction of your movement, you needn't worry about the suitability of your cloth-, ing. The look of pauperism, of do-it-yourself ingenuity is definite-, ly in. Patches are are the rage, for this season., The whole fad started with a1 conservative patch stuck on the elbows of sweaters, usually a suede material in much the same color as the sweater itself. But as the fad' took hold and spread from men's sweaters to women's sweat- ers and then to blouses and coats and dresses, Americans became un- inhibited and permitted the patch- es to be made of wildly clashing prints and colors. Madras and Red Suede Madras patches on the elbows of plain colored blouses or red, suede patches on the elbows of pink sweaters and shirts livened up the old stern conventionality of American clothing. From the casual, natural look of the blending patches found in old hunting and smoking jackets, styles had moved to wild, flash- ing colors. The clothing that had been faintly reminiscent of aristo- cratic English hunters became ob- vious feminine attempts to be hunted. The patches didn't stay on el-. bows, however. They moved to pockets and to scarves. Today dresses are made out of a con- glomeration of clashing patches. The most stylish beachwear of the day is the mumu made out of a series of differently designed ma- dras patches, of plain colored reds and pinks and oranges, of sunny prints and dots and stripes. The wrap around skirt, made of this strange patched together pat- tern is now the rage. They can be bought with matching blouses, matching, that is, one of the prints represented in the patches. Women's clothing also has used this patch style in' the normay Ivy League shirts. Elbows will be covered with anything from plain colored patches that blend or contrast beautifully with the color of the shirt itself. Otherwise a print or an off color of some kind will be used to add color to the outfit. Men's c 1o t h i n g, naturally enough, has not been exempted from the influence of the patch. It can be seen not only on shirts and sweaters, located in much the same place as women's patches, but also insswim suits and ber- muda shorts. Why Patches? Whether the use of patches was just an expedient for making nec- essity appear like luxury or if it was simply an, outgrowth of the perennial, patches found on an old washed out blue jeans is certain- ly questionable. But many theories as to the ori- gin of the patch and the reason for its sudden attraction have been made. Is it an American attempt to prove' what the poor can do with just a little ingenuity? Whatever the cause of the fad, patches ,are at least permitting Americans something never per- mitted before: a certain original- ity, a certain flare of the unusual in their clothing. Patches add the dash of color needed to complete many blouse and skirt combinations as well as that needed to add moderating tones to the pastels or sweaters. By their durability and good looks they are assured a place in this fashion season. p f Y1 ... the British are coming neck well-protected by a thick mat of black fur,. Third Advantage A third advantage to owning a Beatle wig is that you are cer- tain never to be bothered with those petty questions that plague the lives of non-owners. For in- stance, would you want to ask the time of day of a man, who, for all you can see, is Neanderthal in- carnate? Would you ask a man for a dime if he reminded you of the Abominable Snowman or the lead in "Bride of Wolfman?" Of course you wouldn't. And so along with providing a great deal of warmth for the own- er, a Beatle wig is guaranteed to keep away all sorts of minor an- noyances. But there are definite dangers By ALISON SMALLEY When is a shoe not a shoe? When it's snipped here and there to form this season's favorite in footwear. The bare look has reached way down to the toes, and shoes for women are taking it all in stride. This year's shoe is a puzzle of bare leg and leather. The sides, front, and back are cut out, and the low, sling back is emphasized. Most of them have a low, wide heel for walking comfort, but style makes them suitable for the most dressy occasion. Color has turned fickle by blooming in patent leather reds, bules and beiges. But black and white are the real attractions. No matter if it's a white strap on the black shoe, or a black button on white kid, the opposite hues pre- sent a fresh contrast on milady's foot. The feature on tweed suits make these shoes a perfect match. Special Hosiery The narrow, naked look calls for special hosiery. Stockings without re-enforced heels, or hose with de- signs are suggested by fashion ex- perts. For more casual wear, rubber- soled slippers are looking excit- ing. Embroidery, jewels, and nail- head trim show new faces for "flatties" that are so right with slacks and shorts. If the beach is your destiny for vacation now or this summer, sandals are still the easiest and most flattering way to keep the sand away. Heels this season have lowered for all styles of shoes. The stack heel, which faded in popularity last fall, has picked up its second wind. In fact, spike heels, prin- cess height and Baby Louis have waned, and the more comfortable wood heel is again the rage. Patent Leather Patent leather takes first place for materials, but zany prints and bold checks aren't far behind for the Spring shoe. For the girl who wants to economize, there is a spray-on patent leather polish in pastel colors, and leather tinting can be done at home. Pretty outfits that match shoes are still favorites with feminine hearts. Do-it-yourself instructions now are available for the ener- getic miss. Tennis shoes in all colors will. be shown again this year with various deviations in style. And for the girl who isn't tempted by any new designs, it's permissable to go barefoot! Hats and Scarves Set Rain Fashions Spring inevitably brings heavy showers and misty, wet days. For those young women anxious to keep their curly locks curly, or those anxious to keep, their straight locks straight, stylists have been busy devising becoming and practical head gear. The most popular headwear is the plastic hat that now comes in different colors and with differ- ent patterns-flowered, dew drop- ped, or lacy. 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