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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1950
Page
15
Hat Research foundation reports fall 50 fashion shifts toward sporty hats with suede and velour materials for a rich look. Tyrolean tops sportswear, soft felt for business wear remains popular, center crease and narrow brim trend from England, and plaids plus blues browns and greys color the season.
A David Lewis survey finds men seek comfort and style in slacks. New fall and winter pairs feature adjustable waists, shirt tail protection, beltless wear, and diverse fabrics from gabardine to iridescent worsteds and nylon blends at modest prices.
Fall fabric trends favor sharkskin patterns window panes and overplaid effects with a neat conservative look. Worsteds tweeds and shetlands dominate while back to college suits feature tweeds rough hewn fabrics and grey flannels including gabardine.
Rainwear for men expands this fall with two weight categories lighter coats for fall and spring and heavier coats for winter. Lighter styles use cottons rayons wool rayon blends Raglan backs and fly fronts while heavier options feature water repellent worsteds removable linings and double breasted or balmacaan collars. New fall sports jackets use specially processed water-repellent fabrics in nylons rayons and blends.
A catalog showcases cotton fabrics in a wide range of colors. The piece highlights vivid options and potential uses for home decor and apparel projects, noting fabric quality and selection variety for shoppers.
Instructions outline stain removal for rayon fabric. Do not use hot water to avoid setting stains. Scrape loose material, sponge non washables with cold water, and treat grease spots with tetrachloride cleaning aid.
The article discusses boys preferring casual standard school clothes similar to classmates. It notes warmth and practicality with shirts slacks and jackets. It suggests frontier styled shirts jackets vests and suspender pants for western hero fans suitable for play and classroom.
New shirts for fall 1950 feature a rounded point collar shown in plain and button down styles. Medium and wide spread collars will be offered with emphasis on fused collars. Stripes and miniature checks are forecast as fashion first and will appear in coordinated shirt sets with solid colors.
A brief listing notes clothing items including shirts with checked and striped patterns. No additional context or details provided.
A heavy-duty bathtub mat removes the danger of slipping in the tub while offering added comfort. Suction cups on the underside anchor the mat firmly to the tub. Available in black white and decorator pastels.
Nylon weaves alone do not attract moths but lose their insect resistance when blended with other fibers or treated with finishing agents.
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