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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1987-02-04, Page 16PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1987. $7 Traditional attire fashionable for men ties like Robert Wagner and "Dynasty" and "Miami Vice" characters have also lent their faces to styles. These garments have unique features like cigarette pockets, satin-covered buttons and signature linings. Twolooksontheupswingare the double breasted tuxedos and colored dinner jackets. Gingiss will be stocking dinner jackets in unusual colors like lilac, pink and red. In accessories, brides are choos­ ing colored cummerbund, tie and pocket square sets to accent the bridesmaid dresses. Popular col­ ors this year will include true pink, dusty rose, lilac, aqua and royal blue. As soon as you know what type of wedding you’ll be having, you can startwindowshopping. Be sure your formaiwear specialist offers in-store try-on, final fittings and services for out-of-town wedding party members. For example, Gingiss’ Travel Tux Service allows thecustomers tobetitted in one center, and then pick it up at any one of the other locations nation­ wide. You should register with a formaiwear specialist six to eight weeks in advance of your wedding date. The men’s aftire is ah integral part of your total wedding look, and it’s important that your groom and his groomsmen have not only perfectly fitting formal- wear, but what’s proper for the occasion. In 1 987,2.5 million couples in North America will wed in big ceremonies with ail the trimmings. There’s never been more tradition and formality in weddings than there is today, and the groom has returned to a look that’s easy to wear yet classically fashionable. "Men today are making their own fashion statement with rich fabrics and bold colors, ’ ’ says Joel D. Gingiss, president of a large U.S. formaiwear firm. ‘‘And,’’ he adds, ‘‘the variety of styles allow the bride to select sophisticated formalwcarwithoutfearofthe men dominating the bridal entourage.’’ Gingiss projects black, grey and silver to be this year’s hottest tuxedo colors, and says color co-ordination with dresses com­ mand their popularity. Highlight­ ing models are smart touches that distinguish lapel, collar and pocket treatments. Gingiss says, ‘‘The traditional tuxedo has peak or notch lapels; and the shawl collar tuxedo is faced in matching fabric or satin. Garments are also characterized by having, or not having pocket flaps.” The traditional Cutaway, or ‘‘morning attire,” is the mainstay for daytime weddings. It is worn with oxford grey striped trousers, a pearl grey vest, white wing collar shirt and a striped or checked ascot tie. The Stroller, often worn by groomsmen or ushers, is compat­ ible with the Cutaway, and distin­ guishes the rest of the wedding party from the groom. For an ultra formal wedding, Gingiss suggests black tails with a white wing collar shirt and a white pique vest and bow tie. Full dress and tuxedos are the staple of attire for evening weddings, and are expected to represent almost 50 per cent of the wedding market this year. For the groom opting for a European cut, a score of designers include Bill Blass, Pierre Cardin, Yves St. Laurent and Robert Stock. Other real and fictitious personali- AY YOUR LOVE BE MODERN ENOUGH TO SURVIVE THE TIMES AND OLD-FASHIONED ENOUGH TO LAST FOREVER...” AUTIIOQ UNKNOWN How times have changed in advice A Toast to the happy couple from Swanson’s Jewellers. See our outstanding selection of jewellery and gifts at the 1987 Bridal Fair. The golden anniversary issue of Bride’s magazine gave a glimpse into what marriage and weddings were like 50 years ago. when the publication began. •A bride could buy a formal wedding dress for $58.75. •Newlyweds spent their wedd­ ing n'ght at a first-class hotel for $5 and took a round-trip cruise to Bermuda for $50. •A wife was advised never to call her husband at work and never appear at the breakfast table without makeup. •Tableware could be bought only in sets of 90-200 pieces, including such items as nut dishes, bouillon cups, butter picks and food pushers. And 50 years from now? Bride’s foresees: •Couples will have twice as much timetospendtogether, as robotics shrink the work week to 20 hours. •A husband and wife will keep in touch with tiny wrist communica­ tors. •Because of life-extending med­ ical advances, the Guinness Book of World Records listing of an 83rd wedding anniversary will easily be broken. •A bride and bridegroom will be abletoplanahoneymoontothe moon. 83 ONTARIO ST. STRATFORD 271-3131 COUNT US IN ON YOUR PLANS with beautiful luggage. We have the selection of luggage to suit your honeymoon & Plus... a large selection of travel accessories from money belts, voltage converters to personalized items. See us for the selection. • Door Prizes •Hostess/Commentator Betty Thompson CKCOT.V. 1987 s Bridal Many Prizes for brides to win x Thursday, February 12 7 p.m. Knights of Columbus Hall Lome Ave. Stratford Net proceeds go to Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation LUGGAGE and /rCC/CX/Col LEATHER GOODS 75 Ontario St.^Jrjtford 271-1888 SPONSORS: Bradshaws, Stratford Cozyn's Garden Centre, Sebringville Dorothy's Specialty Shop, Mitchell Festival City Limousines, Stratford Hair Fashions Unlimited, Stratford Inniskillen Winery, Niagara-on-the-Lake Mary Layton Photography, Fullarton Admission: $4.00 per person $7.00 for bride & groom Prout & Lamont, Stratford Royal Bank. Stratford Skin Care Boutique. Stratford Swansons ’ Jewellers Ltd.. Stratford Uniglobe Festival Travel Mary SwerdJager Realty. Stratford Keep-U-Neet Cleaners. Stratford TransCanada Thermographing. Mississauga