IN MICHIGAN DAILY
FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 195E
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TIlE ~CHIGAN DAILY FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 1953
PER WEDDING ATTIRE:
ornality Dictates Groon's Dress
y QAROLYN MILLER
very bridegroom be a Prince
ping this summer as he es-
i Cinderella up the aisle to
rains of Mehdelssohfn's re-
.all
>ms should be aware that
igs have three degrees of
ity, depending on the elab-
ess decided on by the couple
eir ceremony. It is just as
taste for a couple to have
>orate wedding if they can-
ford it as it is to have im-
dress at the ceremony.
informal daytime wedding
most casual of the- three
For this ceremony the man
a. conservative navy or black
th a white shirt and con-
ve tie.
Daytime Wedding
te suits or a white Jacket
avy or Oxford gray trousers,{
vith white shirts and con-
ve ties are also appropriate
ie outfits for the husband-
He should wear black shoes,
or gray homburg and a.
>outonniere.
dress for the informal eve-
vedding (after 6 p.m.) is
me as for the informal day-
eremony. r
ttle more elaborate is the
)rmal wedding. An Oxford
roller coat, striped trousers,
shirt with a stiff turndown
black shoes and hose and
k, midnight blue or gray.
one outfit for the bride-2
Rules Dictate
Proper Attire
For Formals
Does an invitation marked semi-
formal or formal leave. you stand-
ing in indecision before your
closet?
A few rules regarding the differ-
ence between "black tie" and
"white tie" affairs will give you
the assurance that is a natural ac-
companiment of good grooming.
Semi-formal wear usually de-
notes informal functions after 6
p.m. This includes weddings, din-
ners, dances or parties that specify
"black tie."
Jackets Favor Blue
Choose the single-breasted,
shawl collar jacket. Midnight blue
is favorite with most well turned-
out men today. Tuxedo trousers
should match the jacket, with the
stripe down the side matching the
jacket facing.
Instead of a waistcoat, a cum-
mberbund is often worn to add+
smartness to a single-breasted tux-
edo. Wear a color to match the
tie, although fancy cummerbunds
are also proper.,
The semi-formal shirt has a
soft ,.pleated bosom, with an at-
tached collar for greater comfort.
With it wear a black or midnight
blue bow necktie in the longer,
narrower shape.
Hats of Homburg
Accessories call for black ribbed
pr plain hose, black patent or calf
oxford shoes and white or gray
mocha gloves. The hat is black,
dark gray or midnight blue, in'
homburg or snap brim style.
To complete this semi-formal
attire in fine style, choose an outer
coat of plain blue, black or dark9
gray.+
White-Tie Events
Banquets, the opera, cotillions
and other events specifying white
tie call for strictly formal wear.
The jacket choice is a tail coat
of midnight blue or black, while.
the waistcoat is of white pique and
can be either single or double-
breasted.
Trousers match the jacket, with'
braid to match jacket lapels.'
Showing beneath are black-ribbed
or plain hose and shoes of black
patent leather or pump style.
Pique for Tie, Shirt
Wear a white pique bow tie on
a pique-bosomed shirt. Wing col-
lar and French cuffs are "musts"
on the formal shirt.
Black is the color choice in hats,
whtile gloves favor white. The hat
is of silk, and gloves of white kidj
or mocha.
Accessories include white muf-
fler, boutonniere and white hand-
kerchief. Pearl studs and cuff links
are the jewelry worn, while the key.
chain is optional.
Finish off with an outer coat of
black or dark blue and you'll have
a formal ensemble in the finest
"white tie" tradition.
-Dnaiy-George Keefer
SLIP-ON MOCCASIN OF SMOOTH LEATHER LONG, NARROW TOE FOR DRESS
... Casual Elegance and Campus Life .. . Well-Polished Shoe For Tops in Grooming
Stle nd Buckl Shoes Combin in Comort
Stylean Werbly for Campus Livi ,ng,
By ELIZABETH HILL
TELsInAEnThoe IThis would be quite a welcome
The latest n men's shoe styles change, indeed, from the usual
this spring should promote an in- beat-up tennis shoes over which
centive among campus males to1 he has worked so long to acquire
change their soiled, shabby sneak- the exact shade of grimy dinginess.
ers for a more suave Continental Creates New Category
look in footwear. The new slip-on and buckle
Any imaginative young man shoes have created a new category
ought to be aware of the favorable of casual dress footwear. This new
female reaction if he should stroll style is easy to slip into, comfort-
into the Union, for example, in a able to wear, and yet looks perfect
pair of sleek slip-on moccasins with the most elegant semi-dress
with a buckle and strap over an sports fashions.
open front. Permanently-tied elastic shoe-
PLAINER STYLES:
Narrow Tie-claspsCuff-links
Match Popular Narrow Ties
laces and a general lower cut shoe
also should promote ease of wear-
ability for casual campus life.
These new mocs are, influenced
by the smart British walkers which
have world-wide renown for casual,
elegance and comfort.
For business or dress wear, the
plain oxfords are still favorites.
Suede, Denim Shoes
Finest leather, velvety suede,
or sporty denim are used for the
best effect in the - new shoes.
The pointed toes of the latest
in feminine shoe styles are often
reflected in men's footwear this
spring. Mocs are frequently seen
with a long sleek look which tapers
to a narrow, square peak at the
toe.
For men who wish a still more
striking individuality in footwear,
there is a - meticulously styled
high fashion ghillie shoe in ostrich
leather. The quintessence of sporty
elegance, this shoe boasts tasseled.
laces, eyelet tabs, and decorative
placement of handsome ostrich
markings in' the supple leather.
The entirely seamless construction
of the ostrich ghillie would assure
unequaled comfort for busy cam-
pus-trotters.
Zoris Gain Popularity
If still more ,comfort and a big
plus in individuality are desired,
the answer might be a pair of
Japanese sandals, called zoris.,This
cool, airy style is usually made of
a mat or rubber sole, and a pair
of rubber straps between the first
two toes.
Zoris have become so popular on
the West Coast and in Hawaii that
college men in these places have
adopted them as classroom favor-
ites. With sticky hot weather not
far off here at the University;
there seems to be hope for a com-
parable popularity for zoris in this
area.
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Semi-formal Attires
nother is a white suit, a white
t with a semi-soft collar, a
or gray tie and white shoes
hose. A blue coat with white
Rel trousers with the same ac-
ories is quite acceptable for
mer.
fter 6 p.m. the semi - formal
it consists of a white shawl-
ared dinner Jacket with black
aidnight blue evening trousers.
ack square end bow tie (never
;e), a black cummerbund and
.k patent Oxfords or pumps
black hose complete the en-
ble.
or a formal daytime ceremony
TAILS, WING COLLAR
.. Formal Wedding
the bridegroom, wears a cutaway
or stroller coat, gray striped trou-
sers and a white linen waist coat
in summer.
Tails for Formality
The most elegant of the dress
for the ' groom comes with the
formal evening ceremony. For this
he should wear a tail coat with
>pularity of Leather Trim
:reases;
in Men' Clothes
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WHITE DINNER JACKET
... Informal Wedding
matching trousers - usually in
midnight blue. A starched- bosom
with wing collar shirt and white
pique waistcoat plus a white tie
complete the outfit.
For accessories he wears black
patent Oxfords or pumps with
black hose. White gloves and a silk
opera hat complete the costume.
A boutonniere of -the smallest
floVer of the bride's bouquet may
be worn.
At the time of his marriage the
groom should also be aware of
his personal wardrobe -- which
from then on will be constantly
under the scrutinty of his new
wife.
Time for Repairs
Well before the ceremony he
should check it over for repairs
and additions. Suits for winter and
summer may need cleaning or
seams sewed up. (Immediately'
after the wedding is not a good
time to put your new bride to work
on fixing up your clothes!)
Depending on the location of
the new home, the groom may
want to add some new sports shirts
and sweaters to his wardrobe.
Whatever the style of the wed-
ding, the groom can retain his
"Prince Charming" appearance
until his golden anniversary if he
is always mindful of his wardrobe.
Men have a wide choice of
fashionable jewelry accessories for
cuff, tie and neckwear.
The perennially favorite novel-
ty tie-clasps and cuff-links are
sharing the -spotlight this year
with plainer styles made narrow-
er and smaller to match current
fashion's narrower ties.
Cuff-links seem to be becoming
more and more restricted to for-
mal dress as the French-cuffed
shirt goes out of style for sports
wear.
Collar-buttons, collar-stays and
tie studs are holding their own.
The tie stays' popularity lies in
the fact that it keeps the tie from
slipping up out of place. With an
ordinary clasp, the tie pulls up
when the head is thrown back.
The stay eliminates this incon-
venience.
Clasps and links in simple geo-
metrical forms are much in evi-
dence this spring. Frequently seen
are rectangles and squares set
with pearls, other gems or ini-
tials. Many are styled in a con-
trast of plain and polished metal.
Still popular are the varied nov-
elty styles with personal inter-
est appeal. Cuff-links and tie
clasps come in the shape'of a
mariner's compass or sailboat for
the sea-minded, various models of
cars for the automobile-minded
and music symbols and instru-
ments for the music-minded.
Hobbies are also given a place
as clasps and links sproutstamps,
coins, or sports equipment.
Appearing occasionally are cuff-
links with a matching ring as well
as matching tie clasps.
Settings include leather and
wool as well as the traditional
gold silver and = gems.
By DIANE FRASERr
sociate Activities Editor
her finds its way into ev-
6ect of a man's wardrobe;
eather caps to leather shoe-
wallets and
watch bands
me in an array of colors in soft
gskin, calf-leather or capeskin.
'earability is the key to the
>pularity of leather.
This year, leather trim appears
Z shirts, coats and pants. Cot-
n and silk shirts with leather
rows on the collar and trim on
e pockets add the touch of dura-
lity and stylishness.
All-weather sportscoats add the'
stinctive masculine touch with
Id leather trim . on the yoke,
ont opening, side and sleeve vents
Ld pockets. Buttons have also
pied the growing trend toward
ather.
Slacks have also yielded to the
owing fad and added leather
in on pockets. This prevents
Baring at the pockets and helps
tain the look of 'newness'.
Even #sweaters have succumbed
the trend by adding leather trim
wn the front 'aid around pock-
Leather is also- a favorite for
en's jewelry boxes, shoe-shine
is and shaving kits. Many jew-
y boxes come in brown, black
maroon leather with gold in-
als for the personal touch. A
cret compartment for money is
dden under the layer for cuff
iks and tie clasps.
A new version of the jewelry
x is the three-drawer file box
brown or black leather with
Id trim. It includes compart-
ents for personal jewelry, wal-
s and keys and a drawer for
)ves.
For the traveling man, a leather
writing portfolio in ginger or sun-
tan provides everything one might
need for those 'duty letters. The
case includes calendar, blotter,
padded arm rest and pockets for
stationery, stamps and pen.
An unusual gift idea is a com-
bination jewelry set and picture
frame in soft pigskin. Lift out the
jewelry pad with matching cuff
links and tie clasp and insert a
photo.
A New York seventeenth cen-
tury fire bucket covered with top-
grain leather makes an attractive
ice bucket. It is available with
matching ash trays and cigarette
lighters.
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-D)aily-George Keefer
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