Contemporary Classics - Reflect a Timeless Elegance In Menswear!

Contemporary Classics - Reflect a Timeless Elegance In Menswear! Men’s clothing this fall are contemporary classics. Fabrics are rich and styling is full. But the designers have kept convenience, comfortable dressing in mind. Sweaters are a big fashion item and with washable wool, they need not be expensive to maintain. Soft V-necks and crew necks are obvious favorites. Other important items include the sleeveless sweater and the short wool jacket. Corduroy pants in a variety of textures and colors coordinate well with the sweater look. What makes this year’s sweaters different from those of previous years is the unusual iffroeilteC \ertfierf, noW 'available.

Hea^ nufiby weaves in Muted color comljwtUbus add character to bulky' sweaters. Dressy men’s sweaters have emerged as a new fashion trend, and the yarns used in some of these styles are especially soft, luxurious and exotic. Mohair is easily found this fall and it has been joined by blue fox and yak hair along with the more usual cashmeres. Cotton tweeds and knits often contain silk. The acrylics, too, are being engineered with softness in mind. Because of such a variety of fibers and blends available, consumers are advised to read care instructions on how to keep sweaters or any garments clean. Colors and patterns emphasize the classic character 'of this year’s clothes. Argyles, stripes, houndstooth, plaids and checks are all big fashion news. Colors range from dark, smokey hues like moss green and reddish brown to whitish pastels and old accent colors.

To accommodate this year’s bulky knits and tweeds, men’s clothes are cut to fit loosely. Pants are baggy and pleated and jackets hang straight down from the shoulders. Overcoats are big fashion news and vary from classic trenchcoat styles to bulky, pleaded tweeds.