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Show WHAT WE ARE SUPPOSED TO WEAH. Fashion's decrees are becoming- severely exacting-, and the man who endeavors to keep right up to date will have about all he can attend to for the next few 3'ears, without devoting any time to the demands of vulgar business. The men designers, who axe paid handsome hand-some salaries by clothing establishments, have been working over-time over-time to put on the market some new nifty creations. Just when we had bought our next summer's suit at the annual reduction sale and had laid it away carefully, word comes out of the west that the present styles will not do for next year. In fact, we will not be able to wear the suit wo purchased at a knock-down sale last spring, as fashion decrees that something entirely new must be worn this winter. We always admired the padded shoulders. They gave U3 the appearance ap-pearance of a real athlete, made us courageous in times of danger and inspired a real "sassy" disposition. Others feared to argue with us, because we had the appearance of a physical culture product that did not need to "come back" because we ''never went." We will no longer be permitted to buy an athletic form. Fashion says we are to have narrow shoulders and a broad chest. They have also taken away our "straight front," close-fitting collar. As this is an era of reform, let us all stand together and refuse to be fitted out like Cock Robin by an unfeeling tailor, who tramples on our feelings and our pocketbooks, not for "'art's sake," but for the weekly stipend he draws from the big clothing establishments in order that the latter may increase their holdings in United States bonds. During the nice, balmy days of August, why not wear bathing suits, or overalls and a nice blue canvas shirt? This reform in dress needs but a little courage to make it a success. How's your backbone? |