Show fall fabrics place emphasis on color and serviceability by CHERIE NICHOLAS 3 0 0 I 1 AV zi n WHAT this years fabrics lack in variety and novelty covelt y is made mad a up for in color serviceability an and pattern interest to which add th the clever self fabric manipulation by designers who are displaying utmost resourcefulness in creating stunning fashions out of simple dependably wearable materials not all fabrics are available these days silk is about out of the picture and supplies of velvet are limited so it is up to wools and cottons to rise to occasion which they have most gallantly taking care of the situation beautifully throughout every phase of fashion especially noteworthy is this years output of rayon fabrics which includes weaves that tune to every fashion demand from sturdy made for hard wear types to dressy and glamour types an early fall star is spun rayon gabardine this fabric is being used for intriguingly tailored sports dresses and suits in soft pastels and bright shades spun rayon flannel is also a popular fall and winter fabric for dresses and soft tailored suits it is especially chic in chalk stripes and plaids incidentally light background plaids are newest and are preferred this year blends of spun rayon and wool in dress weights are being used for those warm dresses done in pastels and high shades which so definitely fill a winter need another interesting fabric for warm dresses is brushed jersey this looks like and has lovely drape and comfort the outstanding dressier are mossy crepe rayon faille moire and jersey strictly in the running as to style are the drape dresses which make striking color contrast their theme the attractive model to the left in the illustration brings the jumper frock of your school days up to date in that it boldly contrasts one color against another dark green with lime is is a delig delight ht to the eye black used with cherbourg Cher bourg b blue i ue is is ever so smart and you will like parma blue with deep purple centered in in the group is is a rayon faille frock one of those sophisticate simplicity types that young girls adore its the sort that will make your GI joes heart go double time the loscut square neck line is is the very essence of flattery its flared skirt is is grace itself and the three quarter sleeves call attention to your pretty hands it is is perhaps smartest in in black but love it in in a delectable color too rayon bailles are also important for dressmaker suits made eye appeal ling ing with sparkling jeweled buttons while limited in in quantity there are some dressier shown with pattern interest these include jacquards ards especially smart for dressy blouses and evening wraps also matte lasses and maires moires maires moires and some very lovely pastel brocades brocaded bro cades for waistcoats A dressy diessl junior junior style done in in young and gay jersey is is pictured to the right it is starred with gold nall nail heads for glamour the fashion moguls predict this will be a favorite for those moments when you want to dress up yet be not too dressy to make the most of a limited supply of rayon satins gatins and rayon velvets velvety vel vets designers are using these fabrics as trimmings in in way of bows insets and midriff yokes to highlight plain wool and crepe dresses this years are especially designed for good service service many of the fabrics are washable and have been tested for color and other qualities the best way of finding out about and other service qualities is is to look for informative labels on dresses and fabrics released by western newspaper union |