T kN DAILY PAGE IMPORTED COATS POPULAR: International Fashion Trends A ffect Campus Raincoat Styles For Spring Sport, Dress Shirts Display New English Tab Collars By MARY STATON i Spring plus Ann Arbor equals rain. But most men won't mind being in Ann Arbor in the rain if they have one of the new raincoats featured in many Ann Arbor stores. Claiming international trends, many of the styles have a con- tinental flair. Imports vary from English and Swiss to Italian styling and materials. One popular style, new this year, is the English Aquascutum, featured in reversible iridescent shades of charcoal green, grey, brown or black with a tan reverse side. Features Raglan Sleeves This full length style- features raglan sleeves for comfort and has an English ball collar, tabbed sleeves and fly front. It plays a double role-handsome for dress, yet sturdy and comfort- able for sports wear. In either case, it sheds showers easily. Most popular of all colors in the trench coat is the natural or tan shade, appearing this year in the single breasted style. Last year's double-breasted trench coat seems to be leaving the scene. Double-Breasted Coat An exception to this is the popularity of a three quarter length double - breasted coat of ribbed cotton with leather buttons, an all around yoke and slanted flap pockets. Several of this year's raincoats are three-quarter length or knee length, although on campus most Michigan men seem to choose the longer style. Some of the knee- length coats are featured in a regimental style, with striped lin- ings. In contrast to the naturals and, plain colors,-in most raincoats is a reversible raincoat with a muted glen plaid on one side, cotton poplin on the other.nThe style has vertical pockets and adjustable tab cuffs. Continues Popularity Poplin, the material of most trench or all-weather coats, con- tinues to be popular. A good ap- pearance is assured because a host of fine styles and colors are found in this material. The American Alligator coat and the English MacIntosh are becoming popular this spring. The MacIntosh styles come in a variety of materials, one in Egyptian cot- p By BROOKE TOMPKINS From rulfled evening styles to cotton knits for daytime wear, men's shirts are hitting a new; high for variety and originality this spring. Collars and cuffs are getting narrower, with French cuffs almost non-existent except for the dressi- est and most formal occasions. Tab and button-down collars continue to be popular, in both the sport and "good" shirts. The Ivy League fashion seems to be con- tinuing its dominance for awhile, and the "English" styles are run- ning a close second on campuses throughout the country. Adds Complications While tab collars are popular, they cause the wearers some diffi- culty in getting shirt, tabs, tie and stude in proper position. As one man put it, "You have to have someone else help you. Every time I try to do it myself I get my adam's apple caught between my fingers and choke to death." Saving many men from this dire predicament is the cotton kiiit sport shirt, which grew out of the traditional tennis player's uni- form. These are popular, especially on West Coast campuses, in solid colors as well as white. Their cooler weather counter- parts are wool or. synthetic knits, which are often striped in the nar- row Ivy League manner. Italian knit sportshirts exhibit. a rainbow of colors in wide stripes, usually horizontal. These have the popular gondola or boat neck. Plaids Make News Plaids are also big this spring, with the Indian madras cottons ranking first for good-looking sport shirts. These fabrics are .charac- terized by rich-colored patterns, .subtly blended and sometimes al- most muted together in their color combinations. Holding their own again this spring are the standby Scotch tar- tans, with an emphasis on the red plaids such as the Royal Stewart and MacGregor. Also in the pre- ferred list are the Campbell Dress , white and navy and green; Mac- Pherson, white with black and, yellow; and the Black Watch, navy, dark green and black. For those who like the California and Florida coast influence,. the Hawaiian-inspired prints still rate,' with the tendency toward not-too- bright-but-still-lively patterns. Most of these are monotone prints which are flashy enough to com- pensate for their lack of colors. Stripes in Sportswear Small stripes are still good standbys for school and sportwear -once agaii4 that Ivy League in- fluence., Turning to the other extreme, dress apparel is taking an all-over I/ trend towards the exotic, wit j shirts no exception. Eastern me: have started the process and nov evening shirts all over the countr are bedecked with not only tuck, but rufiles and lace down the, fron and on the cuffs. Whether this i a copy of the Spanish matador, fancy dress, or whether it is a American-originated idea is ne known, but the trend is there. There are also a few lightl colored striped or small-patterne dress shirts which feature th tucks, although only the dressies white shirts boast lace and ruf fies. These are worn only witl tuxedos or dinner jackets, in win ter or summer. Matching Set Of Tie Belt Popularized Matching tie and belt combina tions in cloth materials are the newest fashion in the belt cata gory of men's accessories. In plaids, stripes and Balil prints, these matching sets wil be seen on the fashion consciou male this spring and summer. Th popularity for this style stem from its practicality-it. shows les. wear at the buckle than leathe belts. Also popular are the'elastic belt which are also shown in plaid and stripes. Leather fronts ant buckles are prominate on thes belts. Accentuate Casu$l Look Madras and hemp belts for the warm season come in both natura and dark colors and have leathe: in front with large buckles. These accentuate the casual look foun in sports outfits. Preferred by the college set are the narrow leather belts in tan blackblue and brown which ar also the style of the "classy col- legian's" tie. The tallowed bridle leather belts creating a rich, subtle finish tha improves with age and wear, ar the conservative male's chief bel accessory. For Style Change Elastic belts are popular wit the male who owns several belt to suit his many style changes as are the hand woven Indiar Madras and hand blockedi wax cot ton baliks. The personal touch is added b3 contemporary hand-wrought ster ling silver buckles with initials. As in most other men's, fashion articles, a conservative trend:''i being followed in the belts whict are worn by Mr. University. CONTINENTAL LOOK . predicted to replace Ivy League -aay- Oi e eeier CASUAL SPORTS JACKET .. follows more:natural lines -Daily-George Keefer FOR RAIN OR SHINE-Single breasted trench coats replace last year's double-breasted coats for campus wear. For that added Ivy League Styles Remain Popular Despite Growing Trend Toward Continental Look For college men, the Ivy Look is still tops in fashion news. However, a few changes have taken place since last year. Last year the Ivy suits and sport jack- ets featured very narrow shoulders. This year they are following a more natural line. "The reason is that any new style often goes to an extreme when it is introduced for the first time," a local clothier commented. Will these seemingly minor' changes result in the emergence of a "new look" in men's fashions?' Just as changes in the double- breasted suit ultimately resulted in the Ivy Look, fashion experts seem to think the- trend is 'toward the slim, Continental look to replace the Ivy styles. The Continental suit will not be as deliberately unconscious of BLENDS WITH SUIT: styling. The lapel will be a little solids. Charcoal suits which were broader and the top button of the a 'must' in every man's wardrobe jacket will be a bit lower. The are no longer fashionable. short jacket, will be the major ivy Look Popular change and fancy pockets or Ed- "C y wardian cuffs will adorn the more "College men are very practical dashing versions. in their selections. For summer Altogether this suit will strive they like the suits made out of for casualness with a touch of the rayon and dacron which are wash- tailored look. The tapered trousers able and which require little or no so popular with college men and ironing. The wrinkles disappear. favored by European designers with handing," a buyer for a local are here to stay. men's store noted. Continental Trend Also extremely popular around campus are the light-cofored cord The Continental styles are for suits for warm weather. Blue or the future. The changewill be a tan seem to be the best colors in slow and gradual one. Right now these suits. the Ivy Look is still the well- Sport Coats dressed look for men. In choosing their suits and The three button sport coats sports coats, college men prefer a are commonly seen on and off small stripe to other designs and campus today. Stripes are the protection against spring rains, the well-dressed man. ton in a sand color. The Alligator is featured in a dacron-Egyptian cotton "wash and wear" fashion. Washable dacron, protective in the heaviest of downpours as well as completely washable with soap and water, is a reliable rainwear fabric with an American flair. Royal navy and tan appear to be the best colors in this category. Most trench. coat styles in this fabric are not lined. In the lined poplin styles, linings a black umbrella is a must for range from plaids and muted plaids, to stripes, providing a dash of color. For added protection as well as distinction, the traditional black umbrella is a 'must' this spring. In nylon, rayon, or a mixture of nylon and rayon, the umbrella is' the final touch for the complete rainwear outfit. Distinctly masculine, the styles' in raincoats and rainwear this year are suited !to all-occasions. ARGYLES, STRIPES POPULAR: Men's Hosiery Exhibits Variety of Patterns Campus Males Tend To Buy Narrow, Conservative Ties Narrow, conservative ties appear to be the trend for the well groom- ed collegian, Bow ties, giving the professorial air to the wearer, come in two1 varieties. For those whO neverI seem to get the bow tied properly there are the snap-ons. The secret of the hand tied bow tie is to fashion it just sloppy enough to show that it is hand tied. This shows that the male is concerned enough to tie his own tie. Narrow and Conservative Still foremost in the fashion news is the foreign hand tie. The narrow, conservative tie heads the popularity list. . It's a tossup between the plain background and the pattern for the narrow tie. The occasion after dictates the conservativeness of the tie The narrow string tie is popular with the spring suits of cord and the sports ensembles. ,{ For dress the paisley patterned silk tie adds a crisp touch to any man's attire. Cloth ties in plaids that are not loud, but subdued are favorites |with the well dressed college man. Conservative colors and styles that blend deftly with the shirt and suit are foremost and con- sidered to be the most fashionable. Formal Wear For formal wear, plaid ties and cumberbunds add color to 'the black tuxes and offer a change in attire. The red plaids are still first in popularity, although the yellow plaids are gaining prominance. The dark plaids are also worn by, the sharp dresser, replacing the traditional drab blacks., A new innovation in the world of ties is the button-tie with a hole in the back to button to the shirt. The smooth look is retained with- out the use of a tie clasp. preference of most men in sport coats as well as in suits. They are practical for college too because they can be worn to more casual affairs than a suit, yet for most functions they are dressy enough to take the place of suits. Silk is being worn more and more in sport coats because of its light weight and coolness for the summer's heat. Also coming back intoM vogue is irridescent cotton which looks like silk. The irrides- cent shades are very smart this year in all men's fashions. New this year as a spring and summer accessory is the cotton sport coat with a dapper brushed cotton effect. Naturally it comes in college-preferred: dark colors and stripes. Slacks Contrast, Match Solid-color slacks match or con- trast with a sportscoat. One varia- tion has pleatless and uncuffed trousers as well as slanted pockets in the back. Most slacks *for sportswear are shown in Ivy-League style with the buckle in the back. Charcoal blacks, browns, and greens are popular. Dacron cord fabrics are favor- ites for cool spring and summer slacks., These are shown in light shades of tan, blue, green or, brown. Argyles, checks, plaids, stripes, beer mugs or cupids-all play a large part in this year's men's, hosiery. Both synthetic fibers and wool are made in the new stretch form to prevent shinkage. The stretch fabrics fit any foot and prevent wrinkling during wear. Comfort and stretch go togeth- er in the new synthetic fibers. Guaranteed to fit any foot size, these socks conform to the foot/ and prevent wrinkling or chaff- ing during the warm weather ahead. The problem of shinkage of wool socks is now solved with the new stretch wools. They retain their shape and comfort through many wearings. For the soft touch, the cotton- cashmere socks in a variety of solid colors or patterns afford the tops in comfort. Popular for all year around wear on campus are the whitd wool or cotton sweat socks. Cot- ton socks with terry-cloth soles give extra padding to save feet while tramping across campus. For dress and formal wear, the r thin, solid colored hose are ap- remember they must match the propriate. In black or dark brown outfit . . . blues with blue and or blue, these are most popular in greens with green. And before rayon or nylon, rushing off for that 8 o'clock, make Whatever your choice of hosiery, sure the argyles match! THE TOWEIR HOTEL offers new, fireproof, air conditioned accommodations for your Spring Guests. For enjoyable dining, try the GOLDEN APPLES RESTAURANT Chicken - Steaks - Smorgashord . . 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