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Show MODE CALLS FOR CONTRAST jgjMMiatllMMnniaBMiminm IlK- W K 'II! -f I jj ) IIA K - U-'-' r PERHAPS the most slg- t , " nlflcant gesture of the ;' f . mode at the present mo- I t ' A ' ' ment is that which has i ,- to do with featuring star- j I - " rmm tllng contrast No mat- t , , I I ter from what angle the ( , J theme is approached, , ' ll-hlZ whether It be from a t ( color standpoint, or a tJj:,i,mMii'M I PERHAPS the most significant sig-nificant gesture of the mode at the present moment mo-ment is that which has to do with featuring startling star-tling contrast No mnt-ter mnt-ter from what angle the theme is approached, whether It be from a color standpoint, or a matter of combining different dif-ferent weaves, the style program, whether for day or evening, places the accent on contrast The superbly styled satin evening eve-ning gown In the picture interprets the trend to striking contrast at Its best Katya Sorlna, the young Russian Rus-sian dancer who has been signed up to appear In radio pictures, wears this dress to perfection. The haute couture of Paris continues to do wonderful things with satin in the evening mode, the latest movement move-ment being to contrast black and white, as instanced In the handsome hand-some gown portrayed. The dress with a light top, whether wheth-er It be formal or Informal, offers Infinite opportunity for putting the law of contrast Into practice. The afternoon black or navy frock with an almost waist-deep lace yoke is the darling of the present-day fash-Ion. fash-Ion. The finer and more exquisite ex-quisite the lace, the better, alencon being the favorite. For evening lace In two colors gives a new and enchanting en-chanting aspect to the contrast theme. A ruby-colored lace frock, per example, has a pale pink yoke, or a frock of black lace is topped with flesh-colored lace. Another channel of expression for contrast effects is the Jacket costume, which may be as formal or Informal as occasion demands. For evening It Is ultra smart to wear a little jacket which contrasts the dress. The bolero or hip-length Jacket of velvet, either In black or a delectable bright hue, is especially highlighted in the mode. Very new and very lovely Is the little lace Jacket which contrasts its color to the frock over which it Is posed. In the sports realm this contrasting contrast-ing of jacket and skirt or jacket and one-piece dress, is done to a finish. Plaids and stripes with plain compete with bl-color and tricolor tri-color combinations. CHERIK NICHOLAS. (. lltl. Western Newspaper Union.) |