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Women’s climate tips spark dress reform for men in 1930s piece
Miss Ruth O'Brien of the Bureau of Home Economics proposes a casual wardrobe for men to beat heat, urging coats, collars, ties, sleeves, and heavy shoes off. She argues light fabrics and sandals would cut costs and boost clothing sales, while noting sun suits already trend for children.
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Ruth O'Brien
Bureau of Home Economics
Washington
Messers, Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Congress