MEN'S FASHIONS

Observer, Volume 3, Issue 54, 24 September 1881, Page 24

ME N'S FASHIONS

A noticeable change in men's dress" is the tightness of their clothes. This, when carried to excess has a very horsey appearance, which is not particularly good style. Much less of the stand-tip collar shows than it used to, as the waistcoats are cut differently. They are made with a little stand-up collar, only cut enough in front to show the tie. The one I saw came from Hill's in Bond-street, who, I believe, is ah authority, but I am afraid to venture far on such delicate ground. In the Eow I observe many well-dressed men wear entire suits of dark steel grey. The crutch sticks have been superseded by crooks tipped with silver. Bright self-coloured socks or black with yellow docks are most worn in the evening.

Another novelty is a stylo of dress like the illustration. The bodice is guaged in a round and gathered at the waist in front and at the back ; it may either be made as a polonaise or worn -with a belt or broad sash. The top-skirt is very short and draped, the back is puffed, the front is composed of five small ilounccs with gathered head. Broad lace cuffs turned back are worn more than frilling falling over the hand. The flounces are often edged with Breton lace, which looks light and pretty with Japandse silk or Indian muslin.