Evening star., 1936-08-05
Prom a Washington Shop.

| later travel and week end trips fur
trimmed suits have been ordered in
expectation of a strong collegiate de-
| mand.
For the young person who COM
mutes to college by bus or trolley, the
local stores are recommending black
clres for early Fall wear on the score
| Of practicability. These crisp dark
| dresses are designed to help the coed
arrive at class looking fresh and we'll
groomed after an ordeal of strap
hanging.
| A N EXCLUSIVE collection Of the
new "dress-up" silks and woolens
for college misses has just arrived in
another Washington shop. So sophis-
ticated are these frocks that scnool-
girls no longer cast longing glances in
the direction of the women's wear de-
partment with hopes of escaping ma
ternal surveillance to buy a grown-up
gown. In fact, the mothers, if they
have retained petite figures, may be
tempted to reverse the old order of
things and go shopping surreptitiously
in the college department., since q
knowing smartneSs and youthful
buoyancy are adroitly combined in
these new costumes.
Personally, we coveted an impudent
little frock of black novelty alpaca, cut
on princess lines, with three-quarter
sleeves gathered full at the shoulder.
ArceptipU tho su,ioo NJ fba cL}rf fro
rows Of red silk cord are stitched to
simulate a flaring panel. The cord
meets in a point at the high, square
neck and falls away in widening
swirl to the hemline. Bows of red
cord at the throat and at the hem Of
the fitted cuffs, accented by rows Of
tiny gold buttons at the throat and
elbow, climax this dramatic model.
Another smart gown in this collec-
tion is sheer gray wool, as soft and
thin as silk. Cleverly fitted to high
yoke of heavy gray lace, the blouse is
tucked vertically to fit smoothly to the
waistline. The exciting fullness Of
the sleeves is achieved by repeating
the tucks horizontally over the shoul-
ders, there releasing the fullnes- of
sheer gray wool to billow over the
upper arm to a snug-fitting cuff at
the elbow. The blouse fits closely over
the hips. The waistline is accentu-
ated by a belt. 1t is worn over
separate skirt that can be used for
double duty with sweaters if desired.
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bright matched accessories, in
green or dubonnet, are recon-
mended with dresses of this type.
Gloves and bag or hat and gloves in
a high color will call attention to the
quiet smartness of this frock.
Velveteens are prominent in COL
legiate dress showings this Fall. They
come in either sport or dress versions.
In the latter category belongs q wine
red velveteen in the popular two-piece.
belted style. Tailored in line, this dress
introduces q touch of frivolity in
touches Of lace outlining the neck,
sleeves and middle of the jacket front.
Emphasis on "dress-up" clothes
for college misses should not be in
terpreted to mean that sport clothes
are on the wane. AS usual, sweaters and
knitted suits are prime item Of the
college girls wardrobe. But here, too,
the tendency will be toward stylized
garments, bought with more regard to
the individuality Of the wearer. Col
lege girls have always demanded quail
ity in sweaters, but now they are de-
manding individuality and style, ac-
cording to reports from the stores.
For information concerning items
mentioned in this column, call Ma
tional 5000, extension 395, between 10
and IL am.