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FASHIONS IN CLOTHES.

WHAT A MAN MAY WEAR.

PRINCE A LAW UNTO HIMSELF. DEPARTURE FROM CONVENTIONS. [from our own correspondent.] LONDON, March 14. When the Prince of Wales wears clothes of his own choice which defy the usual conventions lie may he cei'lain to receive publicity, unci the usual cry arises, "Has the Prince set a new fashion ?

A few nights ago tho Prince visited tho Queen's Hall to present cups to tho winners of tho finals of tho London Federation of the Boys' Clubs boxing championships, and ho wore a double-breasted dinner jacket, a soft shirt with soft cuffs, a soft turn-down collar, a black bow, and a grey check pullover. It is also reported that earlier in tho day ho was seen in a dark biuo howler hat. Tailors and shirtmakers were consulted by newspaper representatives on tho following day. Ihe experts said: "A soft shirt and soft collar are capable of being worn by occasional peoplo of distinguished deportment, but a pullover—definitely not." It must bo remembered that the Prince of Wales and such men as Lord Lonsdale are laws unto themselves in matters of dress. No one but the Prince of Wales would bo justified in adopting such a startling change from convention as the mingling of a pullover with evening dress. And tho Prince himself would only have worn them at a wry informal gathering. Dinner jackets and black ties are now only worn at informal gatherings or exclusively masculine functions. As for soft shirts with evening dress—the ordinary person only wears them at home, at vory informal dinner parties and abroad. There are many interesting instructions as to what is and what is not correct wear in -tho March number of tho Men's Wear Organiser. According to tho latest dictates, fashion permits a felt hat with a dinner jacket, providing that is black. One or two—but no more—studs may bo worn with evening dress. White waistcoats with full evening dress may bo either "U" or "V" shaped, and single or double breasted.

On raro occasions white waistcoats are allowed with a dinner jacket, but never a white tie. At one time socks had to bo plain black, but now they may be ribbed or even have delicate white clocks running up them. For club wear and informal evening soft,-pleated shirts nro sometimes worn, but only with dinner jackets. "Dickies," however, are still banned in tlio best circles. Evening wear may bo inado of dark bluo material if desired.

Flannels aro now bound by almost, as many conventions as evening wear. Here aro the correct things: A blazer of white, brown, bluo, green, or striped, a white sweater, white, cream or grey flannel trousers with permanent turn-up, white shirt with collar attached, open-ended tie, panama hat, white shoes with or without brown strappings, and whileribbed socks with or without clocks. The "accessories" may include a coloured handkerchief, a silk square in colours, and a fancy scarf round the waist. Thus attired tho voting man may venture into tho most exclusivo tennis club.

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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20244, 2 May 1929, Page 16

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FASHIONS IN CLOTHES. New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20244, 2 May 1929, Page 16

FASHIONS IN CLOTHES. New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20244, 2 May 1929, Page 16