Show shorts cos costumes are popular for sports and leisure wear by CHERIE NICHOLAS TZI akke 33 12 AY 4 A M Y af W COOL OOL cute and comfortable are the shorts costumes which are regarded as being both practical and eminently style correct for sports and leisure wear this summer the widespread enthusiasm for these utilitarian outfits is part of the back to the sun movement so notable in this years warm weather fashions designers aie are styling this seasons shorts outfits so cleverly that becoming versions are provided for all figure types these smart abbreviated costumes for busy or idle hours follow the current theme of slenderized lines with nicely indented waistlines waist lines for figure flattery A characteristic feature of this summers shorts is that they are cut on fabric saving lines the new this season types are no wider than your hips whether they be pleated slightly flared or boyishly creased front and back so as to achieve the much desired tapered silhouette fabrics play an important role in the success of the new shorts costumes fine rayon weaves and attractive mixtures of rayon and wool or rayon and cotton provide a wide variety of materials plain fabrics are teamed with print or woven pattern fabrics for interesting contrast note with what chic the trio of shorts costumes illustrated make fabric contrast their theme fine rayon crepe in a novelty striped print of russet tones against white makes the attractive vagabond skirt of the slender silhouetted costume pictured to the right the slightly flared skirts are of spun rayon basket cloth in a solid russet tone snowy white rayon crepe is a popular medium for both long A sleeved and short sleeved shirts which have the practical advantage of retaining their original whit whiteness enest no matter how often they are dubbed or cleaned these white classics are frequently teamed with shorts in in linen textured spun rayon in solid pastels or high color th they ey are also shown with shorts of plaid or plain checked taffeta printed or monotone fine rayon shantung and mannish corded spun rayon weaves centered in the group pictured crisply tailored shorts of gleaming taffeta checked in red white and black combine beautifully with the newly popular classic shirt in snowwhite rayon to make a striking costume for either active sports or for loafing decoratively outdoors in warm weather the eye thrilling shorts costume shown to the left presents a most intriguing novelty in way of a short sleeved shirt which has a new and striking target back motif the same achieved by a clever cutting and manipulation of deep green and white striped fine rayon crepe this target designed shirt teams nicely with tailored shorts of corded rayon and cotton weave some of the most flattering shorts costumes for women who wear larger sizes as well as fo for F youngsters who like to keep their dressing problems simple include separate skirts of either matching or contrasting fabrics which button on to make the outfit do double duty for shopping or boardwalk wear fine rayon jersey which resists wrinkling and packs beautifully is a favorite medium for these versatile vacation costumes sun worshippers wor shippers with trim figures and with an urge to get their full ful daily quota of vitamin D are attracted to shorts outfits which team brief trousers with pretty halter or bra tops of roman striped or floral printed fine rayon jersey cleverly draped to flatter and with straps that can be slipped off for allover all over shoulder tanning released Ke leased by western newspaper union |