Show prints combined with plain fabrics make fashion news by CHERIE NICHOLAS A C ew IVO I VO tand THIS HIS seasons prints are gorgeous and excitingly beautiful especially the gay florala which are such flatterers flatter ers every woman adores them to add to their lure they are being styled with artistry and resourcefulness which are breathtaking in their novelty and eye appeal as well as their versatility this is especially so in regard to the print with plain theme which is interpreted so artfully one could almost believe that a contest is on among designers as to who will create the most ingenious and fascinating effects the flair for individualizing prints in dramatic ways is strikingly in the attractive gowns pictured in the above illustration in these smart new york creations the accent is on bright and brilliant florala dramatically contrasted with dark backgrounds the dress to the left looks toward summer it is of navy sheer the designer employs a technique which is receiving wide exploitation this season namely that of ing cutout print motifs for accent and excitement sprightly white daisies are app liqued on the skirt also white daisies are app liqued to outline a wide band of bright red faille around the midriff this girdle effect adding a definite note of style distinction A spray of the cutout daisies decorates the shoulder what promises to be most popular of all skirts during the coming months is the skirt of fabric con se serving type such as wrap arounds that eliminate zipper or button fastenings ten ings or the dashing sidesaddle side saddle skirt that goes back to tile the days clays of the sidesaddle side saddle riding habit the dress shown to the right in the above illustration belongs to the last category it features an adroit use of the newest of the new colorful border prints as shown in advance summer collections the hat is of lacquered navy straw trimmed with grosgrain As a guide to buying your print frocks and ensembles it is well worth while to saunter through fabric displays with the thought in mind of discovering new in prints you will find a revelation of new and original ideas for prints this season have quite a way of their own that differentiates them from the usual order some give you a special design for the skirt perhaps a splash of gay florala on navy or black with a waist section that poises a single huge matching flower cluster at just the point to g give ve th the e effect of a corsage either at one shoulder or to accent a girdle effect if you make your own this matter of having the color and scheme of design worked you in perfect ensemble simplifies home sewing then too if you plan to buy a print costume ready made you will select it more intelligently after acquainting yourself in advance with fashion right prints featured items that give print dresses and ensembles style include such interesting details as quilted pockets cuffs collars lapels and an eye catching fancy is a single cluster of flowers here and there that sparkles with exquisite hand beadwork bouton nieres fieres made of floral cutouts that look realistic add a beguiling touch as do also the ruche effects formed of the flowers of the print and so the story of prints goes on in endless pageantry this season released by western newspaper union |