| Show velvet answers what to wear query by NICHOLAS n P I 1 0 PLAN a wardrobe sans velvet TO tit it simply Is not done in this day and age 0 of smart dressing according to the modern dictate of 0 fashion a daytime suit or an afternoon dress or an evening gown 0 of velvet is inevitable in the sartorial scheme As a matter of 0 fact it Is not at all overworking the velvet idea to include the trio in your collection of 0 winter costumes adding it if you will a sumptuous evening wrap and for good measure you might throw in a velvet tunic and a floor depth velvet skirt the latter to be topped with a glittering lame or se quin embroidered blouse for very formal wear just to show you how beautifully velvet takes care of the costume needs of every social event we are presenting in the illustration a daytime sult suit an afternoon frock and a formal evening gown each of which Is fashioned of this flattering natt ering fabric the charn vt cf the models pictured la Is that they are not extreme have bare not that fussy over dressed look which so offends good taste but are eminently refined anil and meticulously tuned to proper per time and occasion you cannot make a mistake isyou it you choose velvet for your formal daytime suit for the jacket and skirt tillieur tall leur eur of velvet Is one of fashions pet anth enthusiasms I 1 for now and early winter suit centered in the group Is just about as swanky as they make em cm the bairt Is straight and narrow as skirts for the active hours of the day should be its slit hemline hor allne shows only when in action the quaint short jacket with its long snug sleeves bespeaks the latest trend but of nil all in the matter of chic Is the white starched lace fixings clings which animate sleeves and neckline heres a fashion hint it if you would appear style conscious to the envy and admiration of your belg neighbor abor just add a touch of 0 handsome stiff with starch lace to your velvet afternoon dress or evening gown or what have you of velvet the very good looking dress on the seated figure will blend into almost any daytime social environ it Is the sort of gown that clears up all doubts of the woman who finds herself con fronted with the what shall I wear query to this bridge party or to th the midday mid day luncheon and musicale cale after velvet for street wear and for social daytime activities then what to which the very lovely evening gown ot of powder blue mat mai velvet pictured to the left gives a perfect answer take note of the shirring employed in the graceful skirt panels for a favorite pastime with designers this season Is to shirr and tuck and smock velvet the off shoulder which Is now in vogue Is charmingly interpreted Interpret eil in this gown the flowers are made of self velvel velvet the fitted short waist b bodice 0 dice tells a story of a new silhouette which Is coming in speaking of formal dress preference Is given to the long sleeved velvet dinner gown the type which calls for a dressy little dinner hat to complete the picture 0 western newspaper union |
