The Bismarck tribune., 1933-04-01
FROCKS ACHIEVE CHC|
BY FABRIC AND COLOR
Dresses for Every Hour Of the
Day Are More Charming
Than for Many Seasons

Spring is knocking at the door and
with 1t comes the usual number Of
charming new fashions. Only this
year there are more types, and they
ere far more charming than have
been seen in many springs. Since
women have begun to dress up more
and to take advantage of every oc-
casion that presents itself to wear
these utterly delightful five o'clock
dresses. dresses have divided them
selves into four distinct classes. When
one shops for frocks in this day and
age, it is either for a daytime dress,
and afternoon frock, dinner dress
or an evening gown. The four types
are distinctly different and present
most interesting picture.
The Daytime Mode
There are SO many charming
models in which to start the day that
every woman will be able to find just
the type of dress she has always
wanted this spring. There are count
less print dresses. IN tiny tailored
patterns, or large splash effects that
are somehow Just as business like as
the smart young executive would de-
mand. Many OF them have their own
little jacket or cape which is detacha-
bic showing smart dress beneath.
There are almost as many LONG sleeve
models as there are short. but all
sleeves have some note Of interest.
shirring, pleating, or putting.
Black and White
It Is interesting to note that many
designers have shown definite pre-
ference for black and white for the
daytime mode. Black rough crepes
black matelasses, black heavy sheers.
and even some black flat crepes
which haven't been seen for some
time. The touch Of white Is achieved
In various ways. smartest OF which
Is the lingerie touch which is always
popular. But besides the simple
lingerie effects, there are models
allowing dainty ruching at the neck
l,ne and on the sleeves. There are
quaint, feminine collars in flower
like lines. These are made Of organdy.
ret and mousseline de sole. While
these are very youthful trims, they
are the type that will appeal to
cowagers as we'll as youthful wom-
en-. From a standpoint Of PRACTICABLE
lity. these touches Of white are per-
feet. for in almost every case. the
materials used are those that do not
muss easily. and that are simple to
launder.
Light Shades For Afternoon
Whatever else they may be doing.
sfternoon frocks are keeping light and
gay. It is interesting to note the
amount Of beige that has crept into
the spring picture. This color with
gray, are two neutrals that smart
women are acclaiming as springs
smartest shades. Hyacinth blue
touches the note In fashions scale.
Dawn blue is a new shade that Is
most becoming and easy to wear.
The silhouette of all dresses. In
every mode including the afternoon,
Is slim and straight. SO much so that
ir many cases designers have had to
rack their creative brains to find the
smart way of giving skirts enough
fullness to make walking comfortable,
without losing the chic of the very
straight silhouette. One of the new
est and smartest ways that is being
used is cartridge pleats. Designers
have been quick to lake advantage
Of this method Of controlling full
ness. and 1t looks delightfully."- new as
It Is q fashion that has not seen
light Of day for many years. Many
years ago Louiseboulanger introduced
the dress with cartridge pleats at the
hips. and it became tremendous in
f.uence on fashions of the day. There
is something reminiscent OF Louise
boulanger In the pleats used in to-
days dresses, especially In the eve
ming mode.
These pleats are not confined to
skirts, however. They are used
especially smartly in the afternoon
mode. in sleeves where they are ar
ranged to give drop-shoulder line
with the fullness released below the
shoulder. Where cartridge pleats are
not employed, many afternoon frocks
show simple. little tailored pleats
both front and back to give the neces-
sary freedom In skirts. Some of these
are impressed and give the frock an
especially interesting look.
Sheers For Dining
Sheer fabrics have taken a great
hold for the dinner type and five
O'Clock" type Of dress. Not only are
they popular for their sheer beauty,
but beacuse they are 50 easy to pack,
taking up very little space in the
travelling case. and because they do
rot muss easily. Since there are al
ways women who are always going
somewhere, dresses Of this type are
certain to be happily welcomed.
Printed sheers are especially de-
1.ghtful. There are lovely pale de-
signs done on soft backgrounds that
would be perfect in the smartest Of
restaurants. Then there are black
chiffons. back again and more dra-
matic and appealing than ever. Many
Of them have capelets or little jack
cts. When these are removed they
become suitable for formal evening
wear. This type Of sheer double duty
dress Is scheduled to win many