December 1934

Blacker than back is the midnight blue

This is the evening dress Outfit that partially standard equipment with London night lifers and is beginning to be seen in at the Smartest places in this country. The suit is of a fine fabric, in midnight blue instead of the conventional black. Actually. Light, it than tendency to appear Slightly greenish under the bright lights in the evening. Note. Epically with a. the extreme width and the stubby shortness of the lapels, that their facing is of a dull silk grosgrain. the shiny lapels out at the moment. Note that the shirt is of a tiny white linen, with white Studs. It opens at the front and has a row bosom. The high wing collar is wider than the white peal shape. The waistcoat is a singe breasted model, made backless, worn with black buttons. A distinguishing of feature this tailcoat is the absence of outside breast pocket. I Harvard red carnation worn as a boutonniere. It is made of feathers and its life is everlasting.

Esquire