For the Well Dressed Man

Clothes for the Southern Hegira and for Evening Wear in Town

ROBERT LLOYD TREVOR

WITH old Father Winter reminding us of his none too cordial presence, and with Peace in the air, there is every indication of an exceedingly animated southern migration this season. I have, therefore, endeavored to show illustrations of some of the desirable types of clothes for the varied requirements of a visit to Florida, in this issue; It is not at all improbable, with the good cheer which has come with the signing of the exceedingly satisfactory armistice terms and the imminent' prospect of a lasting peace, that a little more brightness and gaiety in dress than has marked the seasons of our discontent will be popular.

One of the costumes which forms the subject of an illustration this month consists of a dark brown jacket made of light weight homespun. The jacket is singlebreasted, cut with rather long lapels, and two slanting pockets. It is worn with white cloth trousers, brown and white shoes, and brown socks. The shirt is of white silk, with colored stripes, and the neck is dressed with a soft collar, of white silk, and a solid brown, four-in-hand scarf. A rather wide-brimmed boater hat of rough straw completes the costume.

An excellent lounging suit which is also suitable for golf in tropic climates, is also illustrated. This suit is made of silk of a natural color. It has a single-breasted jacket, conforming slightly to the outline of the figure, and made with three buttoned pockets. Bag knickerbockers of the same material are worn. Suitable accessories for this costume include taupe colored wool stockings, dark brown shoes, brogued, soft panama hat, and a colored silk shirt with a collar to match, worn with a silk scarf of a dark, solid color.

For bathing in the sparkling waters of the Florida coast, a smart costume consists of a blue and white wool shirt with stripes running around, worn with dark blue silk alpaca shorts, cut rather full. A belt of white webbing completes this good-looking and practical bathing suit.

OF accessories .suitable for the false summer created by a change of latitude, there are legion. Of course, strawhats of various types are indicated. Of these, the panama and leghorn are the most comfortable. The panama may be worn either in a Homburg block, or with the crown flat and the brim turned dov-n on one side. The boater straws will show a slightly broader brim than those of last summer, but they are not exaggerated in this particular, nor are the crowns excessively low or excessively high. Hat bands may be of black or plain solid colors or the club bands of various color and pattern may be selected.

IN spite of the diffculties of importation during the period of submarine warfare, many desirable types of silk hose of French manufacture are obtainable. Especially attractive for Southern wear are some of these hose, light in weight and of delicate pastel colors. Silk halfhose of slightly heavier quality in browns, tans, and blues, with clockings of the same shade, are also very good. Both bow ties and throwover scarfs of foulard are to be had in many attractive patterns. The blues with white polka dots and the rather gay block printed designs of various types on light backgrounds are especially desirable for warmer climes.

Shirts of silk cover nearly the whole range of conceivable taste in color and pattern. It is well, however, to put something of a check on one's natural holiday spirit and err on the side of quiet coloring. In general, it may be said that the stripes are in better taste than the broken patterns. Pleated bosoms form a welcome change from the more conventional plain type. One of the most comfortable of the shirt types for all outdoor uses of an informal character is a polo shirt with soft turnover collar attached. This may be had in white silk and also in madras and in cheviot for the sports.

IF you care to buy any articles illustrated in the Well Dressed Man Department Mr. Trevor will be delighted to tell you where they may be purchased. Simply indicate what you wish and mention the pages on which they are pictured. If you prefer, Mr. Trevor will direct the buying of any article for you. In that case, enclose your check drawn to the order of the Vanity Fair Publishing Company. There is no charge for these services.