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Show OX JR COMIC SECTION- Now Is Time When Fancy Turns To' Thoughts of a New Blouse - NICHOLAS By CHERIE hasn't spoken WIFE IN TO HIS TEN YEARS I maybe he WANT DOESN'T TO INTERRUPT HER.. I (BsImm 17r tyr The Bell Srrilrete. be.) THE usual January lull that follows after the excitement of the holidays is gripping you, heres how to work a perfect cure go blouse shopping! All signs point to the biggest blouse season ever this spring. The better part of wisdom is to make your selections early so you will get first pick before the choicest selections are depleted. Please dont think that the mission of a blouse is merely to play accompaniment to the suit, for when it comes to important style news one of the outstanding themes for now and the months to follow is the blouse-dresFor these smart two-piedresses not only is the blouse teamed with a dirndl or, if you preskirt for dayfer, a time wear, but the formal evening mode makes much of costumes that sheathhke combine a skirt of rich rayon crepe or elegant velvet with a gorgeous blouse. This new favorite of fashion, the separate top for evening wear, provides a lovely way to stretch your dress-u- p wardrobe. The blouse centered in the illustration presents a striking use of glitter trim on the ce s. slim-silhouett- ed floor-leng- th Buttons in New Role blouse that is otherwise strictly tailored. This handsome dinner-blous- e of snowy ribbed rayon crepe has decorative Chinese characters done in gilt and crystal beading on the square breast pocket and on each of the covered buttons. This unusual blouse bespeaks arresting style distinction. For refreshing appeal at this time of the year its the gay print blouse that steals the show. The importance of prints for the blouse is being acclaimed throughout advance spring fashion news. The delightful model to the left is typical of that which is to be. For this charming little afternoon costume both blouse and skirt feature the new drawstring styling. For the skirt the designer uses fine rayon crepe in solid black, accenting its modishness with a deft drawstring treatment at the waistline. The flattering blouse, so sweetly feminine with its is done in brilliant floral-prirayon crepe. Drawstrings gather the long sleeves in at the wrist and a soft the bow decorating stresses the importance of the bow-ti- e blouse for spring. To wear with skirts or slacks in the daytime or for dinner and lounging, a blouse of novelty ribbed rayon crepe in a brilliant rose gives utmost flattery, especially if it be styled after the manner of the blouse pictured to the right. The graceful cascading of the jabot collar is in accord with newest styling trends. Take particular notice of the cuffs, for their long tab effect interprets a decidedly new technique which does away with the severity of a wrist band. A high built belted-i- n front line distinguishes the trim military slacks which place grosgrain ribbon stripes at each side seam. Smooth tailored spun rayon and wool in a smart herringbone weave is used for the slacks. There is a luxury look about many of the new blouses that is very due to a great extent to the charm and loveliness of the new materials. output of rayon-weav- e These pretty fabrics are so easily ' available this year and they include a vast variety, from the very practical white crepes that come out white as ever after each tubbing to the most formal types of velvets, brocades, taffetas and crepes in fashionable costume colors. Many of the smartest blouses are made of rayon jersey and the midwinter displays include lovely dressy types of raj on lace in black, white and colors. self-fabr- ic fluffy-ruffle- s, nt self-fabr- ic soft-falli- tight-button- ng ed rose-color- ed eye-appeali- . Buttons used as hair ornaments and as fine jewelry bespeak a departure from the strictly utilitarian use ascribed to them in yester years. Fashions newest novelty is the ribbon necklet originated by Mainboch-e- r to gracefully break the long throat PRECOCIOUS Good Old Days OLD OLD STORY of milady when she wears the line Harry Whats a western sandnew low-cfrocks. It is a fashion wich? will go to many parties and that onions sandwich a with Jerry Its opera scenes this year. The neckand ham and eggs in it. let pictured is easily fashioned by Now a Harry Not any more. nimble fingers. Instead of a glitwestern is two hunks of bread with tering jewel a beautiful silver button wide open spaces in between. (silver jewelry is smart this season) is set in the heart of the bow. The From Killarney also deftly anchors with the aid Writer Yes, its too bad. My lit- lady Teacher Sonny, Im surprised at of bobby pins two silver button origiCaptain Have you ever been to tle boy got at the book Id just writ- nals into her hair-dyou. Do you know any more stories sea before? Its a pretIrish Hand Sure an did ye think ten and tore it all up. like that? ty fashion and one easy to duplicate. Critic Marvelous how smart You can get silver buttons at the I came over from the auld country Sonny Yes, teacher. in a street car? Teacher Stay after schooll youngsters are these days! regular button counter that are as handsome as real jewelry. ut i o. r Released by Western Newspaper Union. Designers Are Using Much Black Lace for Edging Among the most attractive on tl little black dress list is the tyj that is distinguished with exquisite simple styling, placing the emph sis on the new slender silhouett With these adorable black ere frocks come matching long-sleboleros. .Comes the feminine toui m way of tiny edgings of blai lace, . finishing off neckline, ski hemline, the short cap sleeves of t dress and the long fitted sleeves the bolero, also traversing the liti bolero about its entire outline., I the type of dress youll love to wei e' ng |