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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1989-02-15, Page 33Page 27 BfflDLS' 89 Keep it eleg For the men in today's wedding party, Leonard Goldstein has some simple, unadorned advice: "Keep it elegant, keep it comfortable, keep it simple and for goodness sake, have fun." And Goldstein ought to know. He makes the fashion decisions tor Canada's leading foranalwear company, Freeman Formalwear of Toronto. "You can't look good unless you feel good," says Goldstein, who has spent much of his adult life hauling the tuxedo into the fashion mainstream. "Men don't wear out-of-date business suits. Why should they be expected to feel comfortable and elegant in an out-of-style tuxedo? "Formalwear is not an isolated fashion segment in its own hermetically sealed space," says Goldstein. "It's part of the evolution of men's style. And today that means high-spirited elegance coupled with a respect for the classics." Here's what to look for in 1989: Vests are back with a bang! The new vest, in corded satin, is elegant and com- fortable with a long shawl lapel. The most popular vest colours are: e Black — the corded satin matches the latest tuxedo lapels; e White and ivory — designed to comple- ment the bridal gown; a Red — "It's a rich, joyful colour which adds a dashing touch," says Goldstein. WESTERN ONTARIO ROCK MUSIC SERVICES 527-0560 t, comfortable, simple ®- and have fun The new silhouettes are contemporary — emphasizing chest and shoulders with less ascent in the waist and hips. Trousers are more full and pleated. "They look good and they're a lot more comfortable," says Goldstein. "It's a very masculine look." Black is back but it's far from basic. Soft, comfortable, natural fabrics have textural interest with subtle stripes, cor- ding or herringbone patterns. Many of the new lapels are finished in corded satin, a fabric which "adds in- terest and complements the classic look. "Double-breasted has always been popular in formalwear and even more people are wearing them today," says Goldstein. Freeman designers have taken a uni- que approach to the double breasted tux- edo. They recognized that comfort was a priority and so was the need to show accessories. The result is that the new jackets have a much smaller overlap so they are com- fortable even when buttoned. This means that men can show off vests or cummerbunds. A popular variation is the single -button, double-breasted dinner jacket in black or white with a long shawl lapel. ASK FOR A FREE 1989 STYLE SELECTOR asker's 32 West Street, Shoppers Square 9oderich 524-4312 American Top 40 Music for Buck & Does, Dances and other Special Occasions GET THE MOST HOUSE FOR YOUR MONEY! • Own your home - be your own Landlord For Tess than you think? SEE THE GENERAL FACTORY DISPLAY IN HENSALL of Modular and Mobile Homes, We are agents for General and Northlandere See us for complete details... MORGANS MOBILE HOMES AND MODULAR HOUSING 343 Victoria St., Clinton 482-7066 159 DINSLEY ST. (Upstairs) BLYTH 523-4988