Ogden Standard-Examiner | 1921-01-12 | Page 7 | War is Declared on Business Suit

WAR IS DECLARED ON BUSINESS SUIT CHICAGO, Jan. 10. War has been declared against the men's business suit; By the International Association oi Clothing Designers. Tho designers at their meeting here complained that all men are dressing loo much alike "e.t la guerre." Men got so used to uniforms Id war times that they don't attempt Individuality Individ-uality in clothes now Fewer styles, fewer clothes, less business. That's the logic of the situation "The present tendency toward standardisation oi dress is ruinous to the clothing Industry," said Samuel Dryer. "Production has been cut 5. per rent,'' said M. M. Holtz. So the designers would have distinc tive garb for those in various occupa lions. For example: Lawyer: Class, dignity, prince al-borts al-borts and cutaways, striped tTOUSSrS, fancy vests. Laborer. Loose, easy fitting gar- E inents. with plenty of room in sleeves I and trouser legs. I Actor: Fxtreutes. fancy lapels and I sleeve effects, checkered trousers, noisy vests. Business Man: Snappy salt and . i pepper suits with conservative cut. Doctor: Dark, somber, easy fittin-models fittin-models with few i rills Don't be surprised when your tailor asks you your line of business. He's fishing for the light effect. I