Show rayon fabrics make lounging apparel to fit modest bud budget at dy by CHERIE NICHOLAS 7 ra 6 1 f 1 I 1 V 1 K X y 4 V 11 6 C t a iq 4 ax t 1 aj WERE all so busy these days we appreciate more than over aver the few precious hours when we can relax smart flattering natt ering clothes for or stay at home moments add immeasurably to the enjoyment of playing at being a lady of leisure thanks to the many fine rayon fabrics now available there Is luxurious lounging wear this season within the reach of every womans comans clothes budget unless you have explored the possibilities ties of dramatic at home costumes you will have no idea what they can do forvour for your looks and your morale whether youre a busy wife and mother or a tailored career woman or a defense worker who has worn a uniform or practical functional clothes a graceful lounging costume will transform you into a clinging vine in the twinkling of an eye for informal entertaining tor for instance such formal fabrics as crush resistant rayon velvet soft rayon satin and svelte rayon jersey are draped and molded into gracious hostess gowns and strikingly Be jeweled or unadorned dramatic or appealing these lovely styles reflect the trend towards luxurious eff effects acts for a quiet evening at home or a quiet morning or afternoon there are enchanting styles in house coats lounging robes and negligees that are not only comfortable but look as well in the dining room aj they do in the boudoir rayon jersey and velvet reappear in these fashions as do rustling rayon betas smooth rayon crepes cerepes and weaves wraparound wrap around coat types are popular for the girl who likes her housecoat to do double duty as a dressing gown the shirtwaist shirt waist or round necked styles look like frocks but have long concealed or zippered closings and may be slipped into with the greatest of ease any college girl who happens to be the possessor of a cozy quilted lounging coat of crisp rayon taffeta in a gay plaid like that pictured to the right in the above I 1 illustration will be the envy of her classmates as she flits about in the dormitory dormit or y or cuddles up in a big comfy chair in her room the tailored collar may be worn snugly closed on cool mornings and the wide skirt flares nicely from a slim waistline for extra warmth there are ara adaptable breakfast coats and lounging robes in luscious rayon taffeta moire or satin cosily quilted and cut on flattering fitted and flared lines with nice tailored details for lux urious lounging the quilted housecoat centered in the picture above uses soft rayon satin in a colorful floral print A snug setin set in waistband with double breasted buttoning accents the full flared skirt in a more intimate mood matching gown and negligee sets in pastels and white are exquisite in fine rayon crepe or satin with lavish lace trim bilth with luxurious rayon fabrics providing exciting grandeur glamour is the keynote for at home fashions such buchas as the handsome hostess gown shown in the left in the picture above this distinctive and gracious gown combines two high fashion notes in its dramatic use of suave rayon jersey tor for fluid molded styling plus a glorification of the sweater jacket for informal evening wear in striking chinese red the soft rayon jersey Is swathed snugly about the bodice and draped in sleek folds for the full full skirt long sweeping unes lines are complemented by full bishop sleeves caught tight at the wrist brilliant red stones set in gold gleam from every square of the matching knit wool bolero with its shoulder accenting cap sleeves released by western newspaper union |