>>>INSIDE Food for the needy Let TV dads help guide your Father's Dav fashion gifts By MARIA MARTIN SHoPATHOME.COM If he still treasures the wallet you got him last year, and "World's Best Father" coffee mugs are crowding the kitchen shelves, consid- er what Dad would really like to unwrap on June 15. If his shirts are looking a bit faded, or his jeans are more than a little frayed, consider a wardrobe update for Father's Day. Not sure if you should go with a Hawaiian shirt or classic Polo? Think back on all the great dads from television shows past and present, and consider who your pop identifies with. Does he shun T-shirts, opt- ing instead for a casual but classic look, like "The Cosby Show's" Cliff Huxtable, or "Modern Family's" Cameron? Or does he like to kick back in blue jeans and a pullover shirt, Homer Simpson style? Those TV viewing habits can be a clue, says Jacqui Stafford, author of"The Wow Factor: Insider Style Secrets for Every Body and Every Budget." The New York-based stylist (jacquistafford.com), has a few hints to help you as you set out on a Father's Day shopping excursion. Start by looking through his closet and noting some of his favorite colors. Then boost those shades but just a bit. "I like to incorporate color, but avoid anything too vibrant'" says the celebrity stylist. "Look for a cobalt instead of muted blue, or a mustard instead of a brown, for instance. But avoid d~ -~ PHOTO PROVIDED colors like pink and bright green, which are scary to many men." Another tip is to always go with natural fabrics in the summer. Cotton fabrics breathe well, and they last longer. Also take note of the sizes of those T-shirts and but- toned-down casual shirts in his closet and drawers. If he's starting to look a little like Homer Simpson, and that shirt is a bit too snug around the belly, go a size up. But only one size, says Stafford. "The mistake I see many American men make is they wear clothing that's too baggy," says Stafford, who moved to the United States from England 15 years ago. "And if Dad is heavier, a darker color is more flat- tering than a lighter shade. Finally, keep away from bold prints if he's heavier." If Dad goes to work every day in a suit and tie, you might not want to purchase a new suit, but if you know where he shops, a gift cer- tificate would be welcome. Add a tie or a pocket square to the gift card and wrap it all up for a personal touch. If you want to splurge, two of Stafford's favorites are Paul Smith and Thomas Pink, which offer unusual DADS 12 *PAGE 5 stop jumping on people consumer Reports Fire up your grill PS PAGE 3 LWhat's new in music" U The kids are out of school and bored al- ready. It's way too hot to work in the garden. And the thought of going for an afternoon run? Totally out of the question. Yep, it's pool time. But before you head to your favorite place to splash or the nearest sandy beach or lake, you'll want to be sure you've packed all the essentials you'll need for fun in the sun - this is no time to get burned. Here are seven items not to leave home without. So, throw on your favorite swimsuit, slip on your go-to flip-flops and hit the water. Those weeds? They can definitely wait until tomorrow. T THE HC-EVEYT GBAG. The right beach bag needs to be roomy, durable and, if it comes with a cheeky message printed on front? All the better. The Wildfox"Take me to the beach"tote is reversible black and white with writing on one side, and a sunny yellow and white stripe on the other. With braided handles and an interior pocket, it make your next trip to the water, well, a day at the beach. Get it: $136, zappos.com. I FU D FLUFFY TOWELIf you're still using the same ratty old beach towels you've been laying out on since college, now's the time to invest in something new. Look for bright colors, fun patterns and gen- erous sizes. We've got our eye on the New Yorker Dropped Call beach towel, featuring cover art inspired from the magazine. Get it: $29.99, bedbathandbeyond.com. Classic? Chick lit? Thriller? Best-seller? The genre is really up to The Wildfox "Take me to the beach" tote is revers- ible black and white with writing on one side, and a sunny yellow and white stripe on the other. $136, zappos.com. you, but, along with your celeb and fashion magazines, be sure to pack your Kindle or a good old-fashioned book into your bag. Some of our downloads for summer: Jennifer BEACH 14 Happy 75th, movies from 1939! Best year ever? By RICH HELDENFELS AKRON BEACON JOURNAL The movie version of "Gone With the Wind"turns 75 this year. So does "The Wizard of Oz." And "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington." "Stagecoach.""Of Mice and Men." Seventy-five years ago, Laurence Olivier starred in "Wuthering Heights," Robert Donat in "Goodbye Mr. Chips" (who won the best-actor Oscar), Greta Garbo in "Ninotchka" "The Roaring Twenties" starred James Cagney and Humphrey Bogart and contained one of the great death scenes in film. "The Women," based on the play by Clare Boothe Luce, boast- ed a cast with screen legends Joan Crawford, Norma Shearer, Rosalind Russell, Joan Fontaine and Paulette Goddard; it has been remade twice. Think of the images that have been burned into our brains from that year. Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh, James Stewart standing defiant in the Senate, John Wayne in one of his most iconic poses. Dorothy, the Tin Woodsman, Cowardly Lion and Scarecrow. Toto, too. That's a lot to celebrate, and some film buffs have proclaimed 1939 the greatest year in film. Here's some more evidence: According to various surveys by the American Film Institute, 1939 contains two of the 10 best American movies of all time ("Gone With the Wind"and "The Wizard of Oz"), the only year with more than one top-]0 movie. MOVIES 12 PHOTO PROVIDED A weekly section of the Sun Vol. 4 No. 23 June 8, 2014 By LESLEY KENNEDY SHOPATHOME.COM MCT PHOTOS Seeking the perfect beach hat? Try Free People's Alegre straw Panama style with a hidden wire in the brim so you can get that tilt just right. $38, freepeople.com.