| Show practical attitude will not spoil fun of easter Pa by CHERIE NICHOLAS W a 0 41 71 1 K 4 ar TF m Z M 1 0 I 1 ir N an app 4 W X 1 50 the THE HE 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 in intriguing tri guing and eye appealing 9 as bright pretty accessories can make them however it is with a twofold two fold purpose 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 to buy wisely purposefully and thoughtfully with an eye to the future the present sane careful wholesome 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 that reveals a fresh fashion inspiration that has been bom 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 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 quire ments for army service are a re expanding pan ding 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 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 the entire spring fashion picture especially smart with navy suits and gray wools and also with check and stripes are vivid gloves bags shoes and hats and dont 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 instead of a coat it has a modish cape for dash and extra warmth capes will be seen more and more as the months go by this service serviceable ensemble is in tan averts coverts are also being widely shown in in defense blue both colors take vivid accessories beautifully the novelty flannel plaid suit pictured 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 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 skirt are excellent fashion points A flaring milan straw bonnet with grosgrain edging adds distinction 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 qualities is a must in every active womans comans wardrobe this huge block sturdy go every where 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 |
