The Copeland Method Part 9

Waistcoat--White or black, single or double breasted. Ribbed silk, or flowered patterns of satin and silk.

Trousers--To match coat, outside seam trimmed with silk braid, fitting a trifle closer over the hips than for ordinary wear, medium width knees and bottoms.

s.h.i.+rts and Cuffs--Plain white, ruffled or plaited bosoms, corded stripes, attached cuffs, domestic finish.

Collars--Standing, Poke or lap front.

Neckwear--White corded stripe or lawn, string with broad round ends.

Gloves--White or Pearl, Grey glace, one b.u.t.ton, self-st.i.tched.

Jewelry--Plain or Moonstone studs, and links.

Hat--Silk, cloth band or opera for theater.

Shoes--Varnished calfskin or patent leather b.u.t.ton tops or patent leather ties for b.a.l.l.s.

Style--Peaked broad lapels, rolling to waist with two b.u.t.tons on each side, natural shoulders, chesty effect.

Material--Undressed worsted, English twill or shadow-stripe, in black or dark blue.

=Informal=:--Evening dress, for all informal occasions, club, stag, and at home dinners, theaters and informal dinners.

Coat--Evening jacket, Tuxedo.

Waist coat--To match coat, dove grey; black corded silk for winter, white for summer, single or double breasted, opening cut "V"

shaped.

Trousers--To match coat.

s.h.i.+rts--Plaited, or may be of soft or negligee style. Attached cuffs, domestic finish.

Collars--High band, fold or wing.

Neckwear--String, fancy figured, black or grey ground with black figures, or to match material in waist coat, knot drawn tight, and wide ends.

Gloves--Grey, Suede, or tan.

Jewelry--To match b.u.t.tons of waist coat, dull chased gold stud, links, watch fob and seal.

Hat--Soft or derby.

Shoes--Patent or enamel leather, b.u.t.ton tops, or ties.

Style--Chesty effect, shoulders trifle wider than natural, shawl collar or peaked lapels rolling low and fronts well cut away below bottom b.u.t.ton.

Material--Plain or striped unfinished worsted, black, dark, blue or Oxford.

=Informal Day Dress=:--For ordinary occasions, before six o'clock and Sundays.

Overcoat--Chesterfield.

Coat--Morning or Cutaway.

Waist coat--To match coat, single or double breasted, or quiet pattern of fancy vestings.

Trousers--Dark narrow grey or light stripe worsted or ca.s.simere.

s.h.i.+rts and Cuffs--Plain white, attached cuffs.

Collar--Poke lap front or wing.

Neckwear--Ascot, once over or four-in-hand in somber effects.

Gloves--Tan or grey.

Jewelry--Gold links and studs, scarfpin, with watch guard.

Hat--High silk.

Shoes--Varnished calfskin, patent leather, b.u.t.ton tops and light colored spats.

Style--Chesty, effect, oval lapels, with concave edge, shoulders trifle wider than natural, and wadding on extreme points, to give square effect; roll low.

Material--Unfinished worsted, diagonal or plain Vicuna.

=Day Dress=:--For all occasions, before six o'clock; afternoon calls, church, day weddings, receptions, and matinees.

Overcoat--Chesterfield.

Coat--Morning frock, for informal, double breasted frock or Prince Albert for formal occasions.

Waist Coat--Double or single breasted, to match the coat, or quiet fancy vesting, avoiding extremes.

Trousers--Dark narrow stripe worsted, moderately close fitting with slight hip fullness.

s.h.i.+rt and Cuffs--Plain white, round or square cornered, attached cuffs.

Collar--Poke, lap front or wing.

Neckwear--Ascot, black or white effect, once over, white or Pearl.

Gloves--Brown, light tan, self-figured, closed with one b.u.t.ton.

Jewelry--Gold links, and studs, gold watch guard, and scarfpin.

Hat--High silk, cloth band.