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Show Practical Attitude Will Not Spoil Fun of Easter Paraders By CHERIE NICHOLAS rr " - ww--v , ' r ; - S Ji - f H . - '- w- 2 v ' h I K" ' I ; V : 5 If - ' f V1 " x f 1) Accessories are creating such a I '4 I ;' h . t I splurge of color they give to suits a -f1 b"ghmess that radiates through- l I - 1 i 1 '- ' x ' "1' out ent're sPrmg fashion picture. I j Sutsj) j Especially smart with navy suits L...ii ItsM x M ' j and gray wools, and also with checks TIE 1942 Easter style parade will be more than a mere display of chic and flattering apparel. Not that it will be lacking in feminine charm, for the new fashions are as intriguing in-triguing and eye-appealing as bright, pretty accessories can make them. However, it is with a two-fold purpose pur-pose that women are selecting their Easter outfits and assembling their spring wardrobes. Women are not choosing their new clothes from the viewpoint of attractiveness alone, but back of it all is a steadfast desire de-sire to buy wisely, purposefully and thoughtfully , with an eye to the future. The present sane, careful, wholesome whole-some buying movement demands expression, and from all reports and appearances, that expression is the suit of handsome material styled softly and becomingly with a versatility versa-tility that reveals a fresh fashion in spiration that has been born of war needs. Women are becoming alertly "fabric wise." They want quality materials that are given an undated styling which will carry them valiantly through more than the current cur-rent season. They are regarding wool weaves in a new light, knowing full well they must buy wool with a view to serviceability, long wear, as wool supplies for civilian use are being reduced as rapidly as the requirements re-quirements for army service are expanding. ex-panding. It behooves every woman to take jealous care of her wool suits, dresses and coats these days, for most of the newer fabrics will have but a percentage of wool. Color is the big news for suits. With a fine philosophy our style creators cre-ators have worked out the problem of making the suit that is designed to be utterly utilitarian radiate a message of cheer in such striking colors as geranium red, ivy green, spring-like yellow, hyacinth blue and related bright hues. Accessories are creating such a splurge of color they give to suits a brightness that radiates throughout through-out the entire spring fashion picture. Especially smart with navy suits and gray wools, and also with checks and stripes, are vivid gloves, bags, shoes and hats. And don't forget plaids when choosing the new suit or coat. They are more important than ever. Covert is a leading fabric for spring. We see this sturdy fabric in the trim man-tailored suit shown at the top left in the above illustration. illustra-tion. Instead of a coat it has a modish mod-ish cape for dash and extra warmth. Capes will be seen more and more as the months go by. This serviceable service-able ensemble is in tan. Coverts are also being widely shown in defense de-fense blue. Both colors take vivid accessories beautifully. The novelty flannel plaid suit pictured pic-tured to the right above is young and cheerful. In red and soft gray tones, it has a generously pleated skirt and a snug fitting double breasted jacket which buttons high and is accented by four vertical pockets. Fine spun rayon gabardine brings its nice tailoring to fashion the costume cos-tume to the left below, in the above illustration. The fitted high-buttoned jacket sports three large pockets, while the skirt is styled with trim box pleats. Novelty jeweled buttons mark the front closing of the jet black rich rayon faille suit to the right below, in the above picture. The high, rounded lapels, flap pockets and kick-pleated kick-pleated skirt are excellent fashion points. A flaring milan straw bonnet with grosgrain edging adds distinction distinc-tion to this costume. Pictured to the right in the inset in the above picture is a wool plaid greatcoat belted in leather which, because of its good looks and hard-wearing hard-wearing qualities, is a "must" in every ev-ery active woman's wardrobe. This huge block plaided sturdy go-everywhere tweed is in a wonderful color blend of deep blue, dark wine and beige. It is beautifully fitted, with full straight sleeves and dashing skirt lines. (Released by Western Newspaper Union.) |