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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1935
Page
19
Athens shoppers see a shift to lighter weight easy fitting suits with athletic lines. Chiefs of fashion favor blue gray and brown fabrics with checks and plaids, slim waists and vented backs. double breasted and sporty coats appear, with London direct fashion item showing long lapels and center or side vents.
In Athens spring fashion favors brighter color in men’s attire. Shirts, ties, and shoes clash with or complement suits. Blues, grays, and tans lead, white remains for dressy events. Checks and stripes dominate, with broadcloth and Oxford shirts popular. A Court Street shop previews a novel sport shirt with big weave and raglan sleeves. Ties favor vivid patterns from stripes to plaids and foulards.
A fashion shift ends the bareheaded trend as Athens retailers offer many hat styles and colors. Consumers can choose among light gray, blue, gray, and brown designs with high crowns and slim brims. Stores market various models emphasizing appearance, style, and comfort for men including college students.
Perennial style shows a reefer jacket in sporty blue tweed with patch pockets and detachable cape. The coat pairs with a slim straight skirt and knee-length cape, while notes mention deer antlers once supplying ammonia and the moose as America’s largest animal.
The note emphasizes a detachable cape and highlights its importance alongside salt this season. It outlines practical uses and potential fashion or culinary relevance, suggesting emphasis on versatile design and pantry considerations.
A local report highlights spring shoe fashions featuring tree bark textures and patent leathers. Eyelets, spikes, and varied colors dominate in gray palm beach and blue tones with options from dressy pumps to low heeled sports shoes.
The article advises taking down window shades for cleaning. Stretch on a porch with a clean sheet underneath, dust thoroughly, wipe with a wet cloth rubbed with white soap, then rinse soap with a cloth wrung in clear water.
Powder blue walls and dark blue flooring set a white base in the kitchen. Red door, red chair touches, and red curtains complete a red white and blue scheme. The result is a striking patriotic look in the home.
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