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Show S Fall-Wint- . er 1944 Silhouette Calls for Peplums and Tunica By CHERIE NICHOLAS Yanks Enter Germany as Siegfried Fort Falls WfflfflfWWWW .ViV V.V. V,- 1 ! the way, black rayon crepe is making a name for itself as the fabric-idefor the beloved little black dress. Youll see for yourself that is true when you start tourstores for new clothes. The 'T'HIS year its lines that count ing the about the tunic dress here A most of all for beauty s. shown is has a genteel styling it that So in buying that new dress or coat new trend toward the that bespeaks look to the silhouette even more than and ladylikeness in quiet dignity to fabric or trim. W is a new elegance also dress. There The radical change that is taking in and winter dress the fall noted place in the silhouette is certainly collections and even the most in the creating a lot of excitement styles are apt to take on a fashion world of today. Probably fine accent such as the gleaming methe most talked-o-f style that brings tallic buckle encrusted with brilliants in the newer lines is that of the to a smartly calls that attention tunic dress and the tunic coat. These slender waistline. tunic effects are apt to be most anyA whole book coiild be written on thing from a slight flare to an exag- the subject of peplums for designers gerated flare. are giving them most diversified and In assembling the fall wardrobe dramatic interpretation. An emia good start-of- f is a smartly styled little black frock that flaunts the nently becoming and practical verBy Two spearheads of the U. S. First army, under Lieut. Gen. Courtney H. Hodges, enter Germany south of Aachen and beyond Trier, as Siegfried fort falls to the allies. Photo shows the spearhead of tanks stretching out into the horizon across Flanders field as they enter German territory. In the first push they reached the outskirts of Aachen, meeting with opposition within the Siegfried line. France Wrecked as German Troops Retreat (iKWAVHVSVSWV. W,W, V al style-rightnes- ... J con-servati- very newest trends. Your best guess is a tunic frock or a clever little gown that makes a pert little pep-luits theme. Now that the tunic is blazing the trail to a changed silhouette for the coming fall and winter, why not direct your thoughts to a modish black that is styled after the manner of the model pictured to the left in the group illustrated? Beautifully tucked and shirred bodice treatment adds to the charm of this wearable tunic frock made d of black rayon crepe. m firm-bodie- U Leopard Spots When the American Seventh army moved into Marseille, France. they as well as the city looted and buildings, bridges and rail terminals destroyed. In Pans the women and children liberahad ripped up the paving blocks from the streets to build barricades behind which they fought for them. to help tion of their capital before Allied forces entered the city Italian Waffle if can be becomingly worn under a fitted topcoat. An ornamental clip adds interest to the softly tailored open vee neckline. sleeves harmoTrim bracelet-lengt- h nize with the nicely fitted shoulder encircles line. A narrow self-be- lt the fitted waistline and fullness is released at the skirt front to stress the peplum folds. It is just this sort of refined looking black frock that will be beloved the entire season through. A new fashion is developing in peplums in that they are being made of materials other than the fabric of the dress. Smart looking wool frocks take on peplums done in fur. Also the peplum made of lace to a simple black crepe gown. In fact, in some few shops they are selling tie-o- n peplums with the frock, and it would give infinite variety to ones basic dress, made of a fine rayon crepe to get together a collection of detachable peplums. The dressy fall frock of dull black rayon crepe centered in the group is noteworthy in that it features the distinctly new wide and handsome shoulder line. Something to talk about are the new shoulder lines for this season; they are so different they date your dress. Flat tucks in a smoothly rounded line provide smart hip line interest. The princess cut of the fitted midriff is decidedly flattering to the figure. Brilliant studded question-mar- k pins demonstrate as to the effectiveness of dramatic jewelry with the black gown of sophisticated simplicity. over-the-tab- le adds-char- First in Germany Trenches sion of the popular peplum frock is shown to the right. It is especially notable in that it uses its peplum fullness at the front only, so that it 7 t i Released by Western Newspaper Union. V .Av Mi The slit trenches that cut up an tte AiACs tatiwieneare e pattern are being used b$r oi in Italy. This new type adquarters of the 12th air force irom air. to hit harder is id to oiler considerable more protection, and iffle-lik- Lieut. Gen. Courtney H. Hodges, commander of the American First army, which had the honor to be the first of the Allied forces to make a permanent penetration into Germany. General Hodges troops were also the first Yanks to enter Paris after the French underground and fought off the Nazis. 'c A winter coat with a leopard spotted lining is the dream of youth this season. The good news to young folks who have set their hearts on having a coat with the fashionable spotted lining is that one doesnt have to buy a fur lining to get the desired spotted effect. For the coat pictured the leopard spots are printed on sturdy cotton twill. This type lining is very popular. It really looks like a real fur lining and is ever so comfortable. Her red corduroy princess dress with its white collar and silver buttons is cotton too, for cotton, you d know, has come to be a favorite. year-roun- Bright Checked Woolens iFor New Dinner Jackets Checked wools, thin and soft, employ a half inch hounds tooth black check with its blurred edge accen- tuating the background colors of shocking pink, bright light gold, aquamarine, and a vivid high blue. They are unquestionably the most brilliant checked woolens ever unpacked. Such materials make effective dress - parade jackets for simple sheath dinner dresses of dull black, dark brown or any other very handsome dark tone. Cut, seamed and detailed in a short, form revealing silhouette, this fabric undoubtedly makes the best of th6 exciting dinner jackets for fall and winter. |