Show High Style Dine and Dance Gow Gowns s sAre Are Stressing Quiet Elegance by CHERIE NICHOLAS s r S SS' SS S' S Sy y S S S 'S Sr r sm 4 a ax 1 w x I k t tf 55 f a tl i Ila WHEN the fabric that makes ther the r dress is quality kind when the workmanship is beyond criticism when the styling dramatizes simplicity simplicity sim sim- when lines are classic and colors beautiful the sum total Is a dinner and dance gown that carries the air of a thoroughbred wherever it goes It is this principle of elegance in fabric with restrained use of trimming trimming trimming trim trim- ming that still sUll exists and ever will exist am among ng women of discriminating ing taste Regardless of all aU the fanfare fanfare fanfare fan fan- fare of lavish decor and overdone glitter b best st gowned women never swerve from their convictions in matter of conservative dress The trio of gowns pictured from the New York Institute of Dress were selected for illustration because because because be be- cause they demonstrate to high degree degree degree de de- de- de gree the elegance of simplicity These gowns are the type that make appeal to women of refined taste who demand the best of materials styled In the conservative and patri patri- I clan cian manner To the right in the group milady is looking divinely tall in a purple crepe gown for dinner and dancing This year purple is a featured color and somehow if you never cared for purple before you are bound to see beauty in it this winter for it comes in most delectable tones ranging from a subtle violet soft shade to royal purple Note the refined use of ol sequins delicately applied on the neck ruffling and the hip half-hip pep- pep lum Toes In jeweled slippers peek skirt out from a deep slit in the skirt hem hem- line As shown centered in the group bright crepe the theater or a ahome ahome ahome home concert Is l styled with a becoming becoming becoming be be- coming deop deep oval neckline and sarong sarong sar sara ong draped skirt The bodice banding band band- banding ing Is in deeper violet than the dress The model to the left has outstanding outstanding out out- standing style significance in that tha it carries the message of the smart smart- t d n ness of dark after-dark black for tor the younger set The new rave among young girls is black for up dress-up wear Of course the wise all-wise designer designer de de- signer knows that the styling ot of black must have a young look when worn by girls In their teens which accounts for the pert little peplum which has just lust enough glittering jet let sequins In a border trim to give it the sparkle of youth The beauty of this gown Is that it tunes to both afternoon and five after dates Reports from fabric sections deClare declare de clare that there has been a decided decided de de- tided swing toward sterling high grade materials this season It beIng being bong be- be Ing ng apparent that the presen present trend Is toward a new elegance in dress The call for taffeta Is rec rea ord breaking in plain colors in satin stripe effects effects' and in richly colorful plaid taffetas Satins run a close lose race in black and rich colors foi rot day and lovely pastels for evening Rich brocades velvets and metallic weaves are being made Into formal formal for for- mal t b ms in strikingly simple lines linea that a. a a- a t a. t t the tall statuesque fig ure C Cr they are entirely void o of trimming i. i save f for far r a single ln important important por- por tant piece of jewelry or an exquisite pearl ensemble Including a Victorian Victorian Vic Vic- torian choker with earrings and bracelet to match In selecting choice materials the biggest call is for sterling crepe weaves such as were used for th the gowns In the illustration This seasons season's sea seas SOS sorts fine quality crepes have sc se much in their favor favor- favorIn I- I In the first place they are so dependably wearable and that which counts count much Is their perfect adaptability to both formal and practical daytime day time wear Designers like crepes because because because be be- cause they are in their sans luster finish the background Ideal for beadwork bead bead- work and embroidery Released by Western Newspaper Union |