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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1957
Page
1
The spring suit revival emphasizes tailored lines with a Dutch-boy silhouette. Fur trim, pale dyed furs, and capelets highlight the season alongside cropped easy waists and belted outfits. Navy, lilac, off-white, gray, and greens lead color trends with textures from silk to tweed and chiffon.
Homemakers will have to make room for daddy as spring 1957 brings the most diversified men’s shoe selection in years. Continentals from Italy and England built on American lasts, soft casuals, refined brogues, tie-style slips, and high quality fashions await the man of distinction. Wide color range from beige to red. Materials include smooth calfs, cashmere grain, nylon mesh, shantung, calfskin, and pigskin.
Fashion writers note a sports car crowd influence on spring apparel with sporty coats named duffer and toggle models, zip front islander jackets, leather accents, and wool knit collars. Topcoats emphasize gabardine car coats with ball collars and raglan sleeves, while Chesterfield styles in velvet collars and muted tweeds offer dressier options in beige tan oxford grey slate blue and cinnamon olive combinations.
The new host shoe line cools with a choice of red, olive, sand, or reversed calf and black. Designed to wear with home outfits or a dinner jacket, it suits both casual and formal entertaining. An ideal “extra pair” for diverse events.
Fashion notes describe spring and summer ties with regimental stripes selling well among Ivy Leaguers, in subdued silks satins crepes and wash fabrics. Knitted and bow-tie patterns mirror conventional styles while a wool belt set with bronze buckle adds novelty. The era embraces a short waisted silhouette with empire influences and designer details.
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