The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, June 15, 1994 - D4

Fathers Day - June 19, 1994

Gift ideas for dad on his day: from extravagant luxuries to everyday necessities

- Although the role of dad has evolved
considerably over the past couple of
decades, Father’s Day remains a tradi-
tional American celebration. Every
man wants to be a father — it’s part of

~ “having it all,” Even unwed dads and
single dads glory in their status, Over
the years, Father’s Day giving has
exploded into an avalanche of goodies
never even imagined when Father's
“Day began back in 1910.

Gifts run-the gamut from meager to
-munificent, from an arts-and-crafts
creation made at the day care center to

. & §pace-age giant screen TV set.
Traditional gifts remain about the same

Father's Day
gifts for dads

A generation ago the typical gifts for
Father’s Day were a pipe and slippers,
This tells you what the image of dad
wis — sedentary. To some extent this
was a-teflection of harsh reality, as
many men worked long hours at physi-
cally demanding jobs and used.their

- remaining time mostly to rest. But there
were. cultural factors, too. As George

Orwell observed of Englishmen of the
period, at the: moment of marriage they
went straight from youth to middle
age: And that was largely the case on
this side of the Atlantic, too.

Teday’s dad is likely to work shorter
hours, and even if his work is physical,
he has lots of technology to hel p him.
But more than thal, he does not give up

his youth at the time of marriage. He

continues to participate in active 7

sports; takes vacations in a variety of |

places and climates, and leads a social

life that. includes clubs, parties: and
business-related gatherings. He hardly

"has time for pipes and slippers!

/ So-here. it is: 1991, Father’ s Day is

Sunday, June 16th, ind you're shopping, ,

“for-tdad’ (or'uncle, “grandfather, neigh- *

» bor, stepfather, coach, teacher, friend)
with many interests and a youthful self-

: - image. ‘What do you get him?

Ifdad attends a lot of informal get-
tagethers, he may need updates and
replacements: for his casual wardrobe,
Some. of this season ’s possibilities
include: : ;
The dressy T-shirt — Think of it as .
a summer lurtleneck. It’s a comfortable -
step'up from the kick- ‘around ‘T-shirt

" that boasts tearn insignias and advertis-
ing-logos, and coordinates. nicely with
lightweight sportcoats and slacks. §

Many are in solid colors (black is pop- .§
ular),: while others have tasteful deco-
rations, like embroidered pocket
emblems ar contrast trim on the neck-
line or sleeves, And some have hand-’
some pattems that run all-over the front
and back, just like a sportshirt, Dressy
T-shirts can ‘cost as much as $100 for
an-exclusive all-silk version, but
-there’s a wide selection in the $15-$25
price range.

* *The-colarful accessory — It’s that
added touch that “makes” the outfit.
Patterned socks are one example. They -
are available in all colors, from light to
bright: to dark; with lots of pattem choic-
es — dots, paisleys, squares and stripes,

The same social-minded dad we've
been. shopping for may also have an
active side to his life and cach sports
pastime affers gift possibilities that are |
new, appropriate and useful, Some
examples:

_: ‘Golf is probably the fastest growing
: sport for “dad"-type men,.and every
golfer needs at least one golf cardigan.
What makes a“golf cardigan different
fron! other button-front sweaters is that
it has bell sleeves (full sleeves that
flare out at the: wrist) and extra fabric
in the’ body, This loose design permits
free movement, and allows the golfer
(o ‘wear: the cardigan while he’s play-
“ing. And don’t-be afraid to go for color
*in'golfwedr, becaise in this-most tradi-
‘tional ‘of sports, there is a great tradi-
tion of lime greens, Madras, prints,
patehworks and other bright looks,

“sFennis is a sport with two fashion -
directions — the traditional all-white
-outfit-and the upsiart outfit in flamboy-
auit colors and patterns. Much of the cur-
rent crop. of attractive tenniswear falls
exactly. in-between — while outfils with
colorful but neat imprints on the chest

-antd/or sleeve. Tennis shorts take a lot of
punishment, so check dad's wardrobe
for this very likely teplacement gift,

: “Boating produces some of the most
attractive fashions for men, year after
year, Naulical. blazers, zipper jackets,

lickers, sweaters; deck pants and deck
Shoes ‘are always popular, and have
_ found _a permanent place on ‘land as well =
_ as.sea’ Some of the newest nautical
“Jooks ‘will be found in sweaters, where
combination patterns (stripes-plus-
~ anchors, for example) are being offered
“in traditiorial ted, white, blue-and gold,
The: beauty of giving-sonte kind of
‘wearable i item for Father's Day is that. -
it literally brings the giver close to dad.
[twas noticed ‘that one father never
forgot to wear his. bicyéle helmet when
he was out riding: When asked why, he
replied, “Hécause my family gave it to
ine.for Father's Day. If they. care
enough to worry about my safety, how
can Tdo less?’

as always, with emphasis on the practi-
cal, Father’s Day gifts are rarely
frivolous, After all, most Father’s Day
gifts are inspired by mother, who
knows what dad needs, And the gifts
she steers the children to are likely to
be useful.

The present given most often is

“something to wear,” according to
recent research commissioned by the
Father’s Day Council. Apparel. is the
most popular gift category by a margin
of over 2% to one. That includes such
familiar and useful items as sport shirts
and dress shirts, ties and socks, paja-
mas and swim trunks, slacks and jack-

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In recent years, fragrances and even
men’s cosmetics have became more
important in the gift spectrum. There
are upscale designer scents, and there
are the popular, modestly priced after-
shaves and colognes that even the kids
can afford on their madest allowances
and/or earnings.

Power tools for the do-it-yourself
dad fall in the practical, useful catego-
ry, as does barbecue equipment, which
lets dad practice his grilling skills,
while treating the family and friends to
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If dad’s a shutter- -bug, you can con-
sider anything from an auto-focus cam-
era to a new lens. Or if he has some
other hobby, you know best what will
tickle his fancy on Father’s Day. If he’s
a sportsman, take your cue from his
favorite off-duty activity. That may
lead you to tennis or golf balls, golf
clubs ora tennis racquet, fishing tack-
le, softball equipment, or maybe a gift
that would bolster his standing in the
bowling league.

Look to electronics for something
more unusual — from a pocket orga-
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player. And if you’re looking for same-
thing very new (and if price is no
obstacle), there's the new DAT (digital
audio tape) machine. Or consider a
compact disc player or-a VCR.

The range of possibilities is almost
limitless. Your dad might appreciate
something practical...or something
more extravagant that he wants but
wouldn't buy for himself. But make
sure you consider what your dad would
really like, not just what you’d like him
to have, As long as you consider your
own unique dad, your idea will be on
target and your dad will have a great
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