The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-06-01

Mrs LINDSAY question was asked
If you were the
richest girl in the world, what would
your wardrobe consist OFF,
I've often wondered the same
thing" Miss O'Sullivan answered
I've come to a very simple conclu-
sion. If I had all the money
wanted to spend on clothes 1 would
buy but three things each season
These would be a smart street suit
an afternoon outfit and an evening
gown.
These things, however, I would
have designed expressly for me
There would be none like them any
where. 1 would have complete out
fits of accessories fashioned to 60
with each costume. These would in
clude hat, shoes, gloves, bags, and
if necessary, jewelry, although 1 sell
dom wear any. These three cos
tunes I would use as the back
ground of my entire wardrobe" she
continued. I would buy simple lit
tie sports and fill-in dresses at regu-
lar stores at ordinary prices.
Buying OverGone
ut is my opinion thai most
women have too many things IN
their wardrobes. and as result get
completely confused. Instead Of
buying clothes that may be changed
for various events by varying ac-
cessories, they buy frocks for single
occasions with the result that they
find themselves overrun with almost
useless garments"
The importance of accessories,
which has been featured in every
fashion show in all sections Of the
country for several seasons, is
understood by Miss O'Sullivan.
Il would make my one eXtrava ;
gance accessories instead of clothes,
she continued. Accessories have
the power either to make or break
an outfit. I would buy the very
finest o. bags, with lovely lines and
clasps. 1 would concentrate on
smart hats, gloves and shoes"
OHb
The costumes which Miss O'Sulli-
van wears in the new film being
shown here bear out her contention
that simplicity is a desirable fea-
ture of clothes. In her own per-
sonal wardrobe, her favorite cos
tune is simple suit of black
broadcloth. She is so fond Of it
that she asked to wear it in the
picture, and appears in one sequence
in it.
The suit is strictly tailored. For
dreSsy occasions she wears a white
satin blouse with it, and a diamond
clip at the neckline. The accom-
panying hat and bag are Of black
antelope. and the slippers are of
suede. In the lapel is a white gar
denia.
THE same suit can become strict
" business by removing the gar
denia, replacing the satin blouse
with one of handkerchief linen, and
wearing kid gloves and patent leath-
err Shoes" Miss O'Sullivan points
out. When I wear it in that fash
ion I complete my outfit with a
black felt hat"
Orchids, which have been consid-
cred luxury flowers, are being sug-
gested now for the thrifty. Flower
specialists point out that while
other flowers have a Wilted look
after an hour of wearing, the irchid
starts out for luncheon, comes on
into the cocktail hour, and if placed
in the ice box while the wearer
bathes and dresses for dinner, comes
out at fresh as when first selected
Velvet ribbon on the stem is said
to hold the moisture in and gives
the orchid longer life. They will be
used during this month at sailings
and weddings, and there are a va
riety Of kinds to select.
White Liked by Brides
The Canhamiana, which is white
or pale delicate NAIVE, is the
brides favorite. For the matron
of honor and the brides mother, the
Brasso, with fringed edge and rich
coloring, is the suggested type.
To be worn with the blue cos
tunes which are popular this
season, there is the Mossiae, in
varying shades, and with a center
Of the Dubonnet shade.
Many orchids were worn at the
opening of the racing season at Bel
mont, and enormous orchid sprays
were worn on the shoulders of
celebrities at the State Ball, held
at Buckingham Palace, London, by
the King and Queen Of England.
With the arrival Of the summer
season, many weekend parties will
be given, and women will be faced
with worries concerning the kind OF
wardrobe which will be suitable.
Recently Pictorial Review gave a
list Of suggestions for weekend
wardrobes, paying particular atten-
ton to the need for a variety Of
sports outfits.
For active and spectator sports,
the sun back frocks were suggested
with hip length jackets in white
pique or linen. The dresses may be
of pastel pink, aqua blue, bright
yellow, pottery blue and the new
copper rust, or two fabric combina-
tions, with coin dot or plaid for the
jacket and a plain color for the
skirt.
other Suggestions
The shirtwaist frock and swagger
coat, adaptable for town or country
wear, can be assembled in many
combinations. Awning striped linen
may be topped with a vivid Kelly
green coat, and white with flower