WEDNESDAY. MAY 3. 19.^0 Timely Styles for MEN The clothes-conscious Nittany man will take a tip from the ladies this year in dressing to conform to the mercury’s ups and downs. Like, the women, men' will rotate their wardrobes and accessories to be more comfortable, as-well as smarter looking, when the thermometer soars in the hot season. The very last word in cool, whisper-weight, smart spring and summer clothes are casual seer sucker suits with new crease-re sistant finish that makes the wrinkles disappear overnight. Here are perfectly tailored, smart ly . styled clothes that represent the .ultimate in lightweight, cool nesSj Comfort and good looks—and are completely correct for class room, social events and traveling wear. Slacks may be contrasted or matched with refreshable leis ure jackets in a full line of colors. Fabrics The trend also is toward the bantam-weight fabrics of Palm Beach suits, featuring cloth that retains the open, porous weave that lets cool air in and body heat out. These Palm Beach suits ai'e done in wonderful patterns, rich er colors, and far finer tailoring for smart appearance. For evening and formal wear, Penh State men will combine the popular semi-and w i d e-collared shirts with preferably single breasted tuxes. Ties will be nar row shaped square or pointed end bows'in a midnight blue that always appears blacker than black under artificial light. Sport shirts will go all out for bright gaiety. The way to bold All-New PALM BEACH SUITS Actually Bounce OUT Wrinkles New, Easy-Fitting Comfort ' You 1 keep that fresh-pressed look longer' Beach suits that actually bounceout wrinklessy" ; ; . : You get smooth feel and comfort you’ll ..appreciate 'when 'it really gets humid and hot. Yes, Pahn Beach fabric'is : 'now :SO completely different, they’ve been awarded a patent on. the exclusive “Fiber-Lock”: construction.. Entirely new patterns and tailoring ... And remember: Washable, long-wearing, no “heat-trap” pads, no heavy interliriings. tme nAf/.Y COLLEGIAN c'paTE COLLEGE. PENNSYLVANIA. ness in sport shirts has been paved by smart dressers in the .perennial resort sections and; will, catch on here. Fabrics will be lighter, cool er, and styles Will be roomier. Men's Shoes Appearance will not be ignored in the swing to comfort-in men’s Nylon for Men Popular, Is New Fabric Favorite No longer can the fair sex claim nylon as its very own! The past year has seen this, magic fabric invade the realm of . men’s wear so successfully, .that 1950 promises to put nylon at the top as ,a men’s fabric favorite.. The reasons for its instantane ous success are'varied. One of the first- uses for nylon-, in' men’s wear, was in socks; today men all over the country' swear alle giance to its’soft, wool-like quali ties and its ability- to' withstand wear to' a greater extent than heretofore known.. Easily, wash- shoes. Even the easiest-to-wear styl e s will have c ommanding lines. Leisure white-buck loafers and moccasins, .introduced last year in the South, are fast becoming ,a popular campus style here at State. Their running mate is the late oxford which is now a favor ite with Lion students. Many styles of loafers, handsomely de signed with beautiful hand stitch ing, thick soles and generous per forations are some of the bolder touches that will be featured in the new footwear. able and uon-shrinkable, nylon socks dry in much less time than wool, cotton or silk, an added convenience to their wearers. •' In rapid \ succession, nylon shorts, shirts, sweaters and jack ets were. offered to appreciative men,, and acceptance of these items was quick! Added to the long T-wearing and quick-drying qualities men had found in ny lon socks, the no-ironing feature proved to be a bonanza and even comparatively high prices failed to deter men from storming ac cessory counters to add to their nyl&n collection. This season will see further applications of nylon to men’s wear. Prompted by its initial success, manufacturers created new designs, new colors and new items, and • haberdashers every where predict that in 1950, nylon will be seen- more in every type of men’s apparel. Vanising Band Is Latest Thing In Men's Collars Dominating the shir,t scene for summer will be the startlingly new vanishing-band collar, com bining for the first time the dress up and go-to-business shirt with the comfort of"a sport shirt! And the designers are emphatic in stating these new-collar shirts are NOT sport shirts! , An ingeniously-designed two piece construction brings the neckband to a disappearing point at the front, giving maximum comfort and a dressy appearance. Open; the two-piece construc tion allows, the collar to fold back, giving the appearance of a convertible collared shirt. Formats The stiff, conventional look in men’s formals is giving way to smart changes in style, fabric and' color, making Penn State men jump at the chance of going formal. For spring and summer, tropi cal weight fabrics are empha sized, one of- the most popular being a crease-resisting cotton. Featherweight' gabardines also find favor. Informal Comfort in Formal Wear Be casual look your besl in our famous AFTER SIX formal wear. Don’t delay in preparing for the approaching “big weekends.” Buy or rent your. tux from us today and avoid the last minute rush. HUB’S Men’s Shop Variety Highlig . With, casual, comfortable clothes for men being promoted by smart dressers everywhere, the average man now searches his wardrobe for possible com binations to lend variety to his everyday wardrobe. A boon to clothing-weary bud gets is the three-piece combina tion now being featured by many men’s wear departments. Consisting of a two-piece suit, with a pair of contrasting slacks, the outfit can be worn in several different ways for business or sports. By wearing the coat of one suit with trousers of another, ‘ C° o cjA ’* C,o s HASPEL CORD JACKETS The smartest dressed Penn State men will take hot weather- lightly in Haspel's cool. Handsome Peado Cords. They're washable! Guaran teed not Ip shrink, fade or discolor SUIT . . JACKET 'kahtiA 8 TATE COLLEGE Is Wardrobes and varying slacks, sweaters, sport shirts and sport coats, the man with an average wardrobe can create the effect of a much more extensive one and be well dressed at all times. Pastels Popular Underwear in pastel' colors will be favored by men who know collegiate fashions best. Blue, green, gold, tan, burgundy, and flesh tones will be featured. They will be available in a var iety of fabrics, with nylon con tinuing its. sensational, bid for top honors. ' % ' 18.75fecq 13.5 G* 1 I > : l PAGE PfV* KM! llßN^ili S/;:>;#1 ff;H'V|S f?it|
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