Waistcoats are important

Press, Volume CXVI, Issue 34127, 13 April 1976, Page 19

Waistcoats are important

Waistcoats are expected to make a reappearance in young men’s wardrobes this winter, according to a recent report by the Clothing Marketing Authority. And a dramatic upsurge 5s predicted in men’s double and single-breasted blazers. These will be two significant features in suits on the Winter ’76 menswar scene — described as a “gentleman’s winter” by the president of the Clothing Marketing Authority (Mr Earl Richardson). “Winter ’76 will be a period of high classical design but the overall impression is 'gentlemanly’.” says Mr Richardson. Wide lapels without exaggeration

will be one of the major trim effects in suits — along with classic twobutton jackets, centre vents, surface stitching and welted patch pockets, Trousers will be classical without cuffs, at 22-23 inches. Fabrics in vogue will be pure wools and wool blends in flannels, hop-

sacks, gaberdines and pure worsteds. Colours. They’ll be the traditional winter shades of browns, fawns, camels,blues and greys — but emerging strongly in shades slightly soften than previously. However, as a deeper colour, a soft green will be in evidence.