Show Lace Takes on Soft Chalky Finish By CHERIE NICHOLAS 4 t J 1 z rY r- r j Y r 4 r re e gl i y A L 4 s kt rl f r J Jrr y t 1 S S r 1 t W t st ss's ij tf t f e A i f y f X a if f 1 r e y Ar ti tik k f 1 w J c f t A r I l rr i k Y f f Via 4 bs t i 4 5 f 1 f i r IT TT T SEEMS that fashion Is delivering dellvA A Bring ering a n series of at chalk talks this season At any rate the very newest Yest laces and fabrics are carryIng carryIng carrying carry- carry Ing over the message that to be chalk chalky Is to be chic This luster luster- lack vogue Is the latest sensation in realms of ot fashion Smart laces especially feature these fascinating dull finished effects The name of this very Cry new and beautiful type of surfaced chalky lace Is as intriguing as os the lace Itself When you ou go lace- lace hunting frock-hunting just mention peau Angel skin to the madam or salesperson who awaits your our pleasure for such is the title some genius of fashion gifted with imag has bestowed ved upon laces of this character Forthwith you will willbe willbe be shown an array of laces such as your eye neer ne'er gazed upon until this season season free free from garish luster and soft soH and altogether lovely Much of ot the charm of these surfaced chalky laces rests In their delectable colorings which run the range of enchanting pastels as well as including the so now whites off also the new chalk white which Is the last word The exquisite gowns pictured are winsome exponents of the present vogue ogue for mellowed chalky surfaces and ond colorings They bear that unmistakable unmistakable un un- mistakable this seasons air about them which Is so much to be covet covet- ed Their backgrounds comparing the two gowns are ore their distinguishing distinguishing distin distin- feature In each Instance their floral are In that dull finish which seems as s If done In chalk on sheer grounds Note the open-mesh open background of the lace which fashions the Jacketed dress to the right in the picture This t type pe Is a 1 general favorite Most every lace Ince frock has hns a n matching Jacket and this gracious costume is no exception The presence of these complementary Jackets tunes In with the trend of the mode which is to dress rather less formally than heretofore Be a lace dress ever everso everso everso so formal with an extreme low-cut- low the back its ultra formality is modified to occasion with Up donning of ot a sleeved Jacket The bolero form Is the preferred preferred pre pre- ferre t type p and in almost every Instance Instance In In- stance the sleeves are belled The he lace employed ed for the gown Illustrated to the left has a n background background background back back- ground which suggests chiffon or org georgette g but the flowers are arc as if it chalked on by an nn artists artist's hand Small wonder is It It that the call of the lace gown continues so In In- In Not only does it qualify from the standpoint of beauty and make male esthetic appeal but women flitting about spen spending ing a week end here and there find that the lace frock Is ever eyer read ready at ot a moments moment's notice to go dining and dancing or orto orto orto to attend any social event where one must dress to festive environment environ environ- ment meat for neither does it wrinkle nor does It crush but comes out as fresh and lovely as when it started on Its Journey from home 0 1932 Western Newspaper Union |