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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1968-04-18, Page 6ewspapers hifi s Done FOR PEOPLE ... COMMUNITIES ADVERTISERS Newspapers go into action, to entertain, inform and serve ... as a vital social and economic force NeWspapers get things done ... because newspapers give you the information you need to do things ... from family fun to community action. And in the marketplace, newspapers do more to help people .buy wisely, advertisers sell profitably. Get your newspaper to get things done. Clinton Nows-Record Collars Belts, Shirts Acid Zip to NQW Styles In the spririgtime, the suits come out to'bask in the sun- light --- but now there's a dif- ference, The real suit is the top fashion and it steals the scene with .a new pigpatarQ of softness. "WS chic to be feminine, passe to be a tomboy," says the Nationall3oard of the Coat and Suit Indpstry. Waistlines are really there not just suggested. For cheers there is the spit with two tiers; the skirt and Jacket flare like twin bells, The bellhop suit palls for admira- tion. On the other 4ide of the coin is the sweater-type tunic jacket or the self-belted bush jacket. All adopt the new mo- bile skirts. Belts appear often — some= times just in. front, .or back, Updated variations of the chain belt still captivate, Self- belts With widet fiat buckles are in — wide, leather belts, slim ones. Other belts are placed under the bosun. Collars turn up high — and the Mao commands attention, Squared,off necklines, half collars, and casual shirt eel, lars choose to flatter, No-col- jars again say "'Yes, fashion." Shirt.looks Put zing into the • all-girl look. Easy does it with buttoned cuffs, slit sides, but, ton fronts. Then there's the silken shirt shown with so many of the new suits, The big prize goes to either the ruffled shirt with collar and sleeves Peeking over the suit — or the shirt. A, dandy is the little cutaway suit with bowed shirt. Costumes cover all occasions and weathers, There are dress- es with matched _oats or lit- tle fitted laeketS. Renaissance capes show their,cool for spring, with dirndl Skirts and tuelt,in blouses or coorclinateclAresses, Fabrics are lightweight, softly textured and.really suit- able. There are brisk gabar- dines, failles, stripes, flannel$, fleeces, ineltons and shetlandS. Tweeds are softies, too, Colors pale in the romantic face of spring..Shades range from gentle sea breeze greens and powder blues, peaches and pinks — to bravo reds, citrus orange, leafy greens and blue- bird. White, navy and the new- again black also color the suit fashion story for spring. Pattern and color shift 't+r slacks, for 0 new coordinated look in„ inn's wear. tier', solid odor sport coot pates with wool plaid slaeks, Slacks by Joymardt °by. Conteastiog cloth band :highlights a bat in new beINNee».weiglit felt, Slid to be wearable thine montits a :cr ,to, It". by 11).14s. here for the choosing. The innocent look of the peter pan collar is interpreted in a variety of smaller collars for coats, too. Softly-tied necklines, seen throughout the variety of spring fashions, shape up for coats as ascot-tie collars. Another feature of fashion, ,the belt, marks a number of chat silhouettes..Halt,belts in.' 'front rise high or level off at the natural waistline, some- times as graceful ties. At the back, half-belts dip and curve. All-around belts of fabric or leather take many directions. Shirt looks are now only hinted at with side slits, but- ton fronts and cuffs. Neat, not overdone, is the news for this season of the subtle, the sleek, the young sophisticates. Color is exciting but more subdued in keeping with the important all-girl look. Saucy reds, oranges, parrot greens, directoire blue vie with ro- mantic corals, pinks, peaches, soft and dreamy sea tints, powder and prettygirl blues for top place on the color hit parade. Pristine white, navy, the staccato of black are oth- er choices. Eahrics SpekIrsoftlyiwith.lni:.nsz teresting textures —diet .but,orx.,.;4.., none-the-less there. Gabar- dines, wool crepes, satins, ben- galines, jacquards tell more of the story. Featherweight shet- land and meltons, tweeds in the new pales and wide-spaced checks shape up mor of the coat news. WEARING "DIAMONDS" Diamonds are a knee sock's best friend, say spring's dia- mond-patterned' knee highs. Clinton' NOWPAPPOrd, ThOrScla..,Y, April 18, .:1900 Suits. Co Top Fashion Coming out for spring is the "dandy" suit. This one, in navy and white lightweight wool gabardine, has its own white silk blouse, with big red satin bow and wide patent leather belt. Photos above and at right, cour- tesy of National Board of the Coat and Suit Industry. Coats Focus on Fit and Flare Coats report for spring hap- penings, outings, vacations, jet travel—for nippy breezes sud- den and sharp. This spring's coat styles cater ,to the soft, romantic look but at the same time reserve plenty of gusto. Soft movement moves in with mobile skirts, fit at the ,waist, high under arms, defin- ing the bosom once more. Even in back, pleats, -panels;„belts, seaming play pretty tricks, Capes fly in with new grace — short ones or full length but not quite as wide. They're sleek-fitting and soft as dresses — dresses that button like coats. There are new guardsmen effects, shapely coats with offi- cer's collars and the gleam of buttons, brass side-effects. Collars go chin-up to be newest, and little mandarins, clubs, and convertibles are Colourful Spring Blends Are Here Now To Suit Men Men's suits for spring greet the season with their liveliest colors and patterns in years, according to the American Insti- tute of Men's and Boys' Wear. In all styles, colors are much lighter, without looking like the "ice cream" shades of Dad's youth, These new suit colors are achieved in the weaving via multi-colored mixtures. Suits often blend four, five, six and even seven colors. When those colors are further enhanced by being woven into plaids, checks and stripes, the results are smart without being garish. (leeks, Plaids, Stripes Have Variety The glen plaids continue their booming popularity in all sizes — moderate, larger authentic squares and full-scale giant plaids. "Mini-sizes" check in with the traditional favorites of shep- herds and houndstooths checks on this spring's pattern popu- larity parade, and, in addition to the new multi-color mixtures, they will he seen in the simple smartness of black-and-white. There is a pick of stripes'for the suit shopper — pin-, pencil-, chalk-, and multi-stripes. They are especially attractive in double-breasted suits and the newly popular "shaped" models. The waist is back in a big way in suits for spring. Shape — which means varying amounts of waist suppression in the suit coat — continues to hit new popularity peaks with each season, and spring 1968 is no exception. These figure-flattering suits are usually complemented with deep side- or center-vents and many of the more casual versions also have angled hacking pockets that are topped on the right Side by a small ticket pocket. bouble-Ereasted Snit Arrives The man who prefers the traditional natural-shoulder look has plenty of designs to choose from, but chances are he will find that these are nipped in at the waist a bit, The double-breasted suit is definitely here, and the Man who likes a little variety in his wardrobe will probably want one of these models in his closet, Lapels tend to the wider, with many peaked lapels seen. lrf the color picture; the now-familiar wheat/whiskey:hooey tones take on A new look with the addition of definite reds, blues, greens and oranges to give the illusion of greater depth, Olive tones are much greener than in' the past and new "Stone Tones," grayed blends of beige and olive, have subtle interest, Many brilliant 116w, lighter colors ate present — blues, greats, grays, teals, 'lime tofics, blue/greens and powder blues. Bright gold tones continue to spark the other updated Milt 'colors, Men's Wardrobes are' dtic tit gt.; lighter:7nd .briiittet this "spring, tts. color and pattern explode throughout the, whole range of suits, topcoats, rainwear, sportswear, The shaped look comes into its own. Slight waist suppres- siott, with a hit of flare, IS seen in sport Wilk AS well as in suits and topcoats. Patent belt traveling through tabs, flared skirt and back pleat are spring signatures of this wool gab- ardine coat.