Show sheer gowns fingertip finger tip veils rate high fashion for brides by CHERIE NICHOLAS J 4 V 19 7 k k V 4 0 5 ulm 1 0 1 I 1 J V 8 e 4 7 41 f 41 I 1 P ko IP HE busiest spot in all fashion dom these days is the specialty shop or department that caters to a bride to be clientele what with brides and more brides designers are all of a dither trying to keep pace with the demand for wedding finery to have or not to have a picture e wedding gown in gleaming satin or lace or an exquisite white sheer styled with a traditional train of infinite grace along with all the little ecstasies of an entrancing veil a bonny bouquet together with an important jewel gift of the fairy prince of her dreams the problem that confronts many a bride to be during the present challenging wartime period it is surprising so say experts who are making trousseaux their theme how the urge persists for traditional white gowns of the dream come true type and its the summery sheers and cottons that are in the spotlight some of the most beguiling are of either frosted or plain or bandies gan dies effective eyelet embroidery starched chiffon or dainty marquisette the inspiring thing about these per cent lovely white sheers is they give maximum beauty at minimum cost the fact that they tune to wartime budgeting and that they are made anade of materials not included in wartime rulings adds greatly to their lure apin 1 I laro e ra SF J 1 za As a demonstration of sheer loveliness note the enchanting wedding gowns illustrated each of which is a new york creation the gown to the right pays tribute to the incomparable loveliness of organdy in this dream gown made of frosted organdy that has a white on white floral pattern running all over it you see sweet simplicity combined with ultra chic the ruffle theme so outstanding this year in costume design is given full play with myriads of ruffles extending from waistline to hem and outlining the graceful lines of the train A short net veil fingertip finger tip is the favored length trimmed with a flat band of gardenias is worn back of the pompadour our bride carries white roses one of the prettiest bridal gowns designed this season is the patrician styled model to the left this froth of white marquisette has pleated frills of self fabric on the shoulders down the skirt all around the long train though the allwhite all white wedding is outstanding this season soft pastels are also much in demand for bridesmaids pale blue delicate pink or rose maize aqua nile green all are mentioned as popular the trend is to choose dresses which the brides attendants can wear as dance dresses later low cut sweetheart necklines klines bracelet sleeves and full skirts the way they are buying them if the bride to be wants something different from the usual a noted designer suggests angel pink satin the wedding is a lovely picture to remember in that the bride chooses for h her er v veil eil an aura of illusion in the same enchanting pink with a shirred sherred halo about her hair even the orange blossoms blossom s are gently pink tinted traditional wedding gowns of shimmering ivory white satin are breathtakingly beautiful most of these satin types feature long fitted sleeves and use rows of wee satin covered buttons released by western newspaper union |