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Show Designers' Interest Focused On Varied Neckline Treatment By CIIERIE NICHOLAS r , -u l z o f 4 ' , 1 j t'W x"i&t ' "-iv "vi J !i X 4 v " V :h it t4 hi r 1 "$ I :. -. f L 1 NE year it's sleeves, another it j -As apt to be pockets; then again it's skirts or bodice silhouettes, or maybe it's new fangled trimmings toward which style creators focus their genius and imagination. This year it happens to be versatile and beguiling necklines which are mak--ing front page fashion news. So, if you would keep pace with the current cur-rent mode, watch necklines! Flattery's the word when it comes to the necklines that grace new winter win-ter fashions. What's more, you will find the new necklines so amazingly versatile you will be sure to find a type individualized to suit just you. They run the gamut from V-necks that go to a new low in cut and U-necks (deep and low round cuts being ultra smart) to high "necklace" "neck-lace" necklines; from ruffle trimmed low cut versions (ruffle trims are "the latest") to the graceful grace-ful cowl drapes which have come back again after several seasons' absence. It is also fascinating to note that yokes are adding to the neckline story this season. Decorative yokes of every description are in the winter win-ter fashion picture, but the yokes that are most exciting and lovely are the sheer and transparent types which at a distance give the impression impres-sion that there really is no yoke at all but rather a more or less low cut neckline. The last word in after-five after-five fashions is the short length black dance gown that has a deep yoke both back and front of filmy lace or chiffon starred with sparkling spar-kling beads or sequins. In afternoon after-noon frocks fancifully designed yokes appear in pastel chiffons or contrast materials. The fashions illustrated are presented pre-sented with a view of calling attention atten-tion to several new and fascinating trends in necklines. Note the glamorous glam-orous dinner dress below to the left in the group. Here, polished to gleaming beauty, crinkly black taffeta taf-feta falls in rustling, shining folds to the floor. The perfectly charm- ing deep and wide-cut sweetheart neckline is encrusted with rich Venise lace, gently sprinkled with sparkling sequins. The tiny Venise tricone with its cunning black veil completes an entrancing picture. Designers are all enthusiasm over Venise lace, as may be readily seen in the lavish use they are making of it with stately velvet or crepe,'1 taffeta or moire for evening gowns. Note, above to the left, a striking black dinner gown. It is styled with a peplum of glittering sequins, which makes it outstanding. The fact that its plunging V-neckline is cut to a new low gives it definite style prestige. Textured crepe of rayon yarn is used for the stunning street-length dinner gown shown .below to the right in the group. This dress is typical of the new vogue for low-cut square necklines. Important, too, is the fact that this neckline is repeated repeat-ed in a back decolletage. A girdle of black velvet gives a smart and dressy accent. - That most attractive black crepe afternoon dress centered above in the picture is convincingly chic in that it demonstrates the new trend toward street-length black dresses that are enhanced with beguiling yokes. The yoke in this instance is of baby blue chiffon (it would be just as smart in flesh-colored pink).? It has, as you will note, a festoon of bead work across the base of the yoke which makes it all the more prettily feminine. To the right above a sheath of black velvet, molding the figure, has a yoke of pink marquisette which gives a nude effect. Pale pink satin outlines the deep decolletge and flares over the shoulder making a thoroughly lovely silhouette. A large rose of singular beauty adds drama. A tiny calot of black velvet with veil and pink feathers makes this a charming dinner costume. Released by Western Newspaper Union. |