Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-12-23
Sketched in WASHINGTON Shops.

SATIN pajamas come in this group
also. There Is a darling set that
we saw in robin's-egg blue that COM
bines both the tailored and frilly ideas
in q pleasing way. 1t has q shirt
waist collar and closing band of satin
with bosom front Of lace, edged with
insertion, and the small pun sleeves
are gathered into bands Of. insertion.
Any girl would love it. Another pale
blue satin Is . Princess gown with
lace-trimmed V-neck and shoulder
yoke and puff sleeves made entirely
Of lace. It fits beautifully and is most
fiattering. Lovely enough for brides
trousseau is q creamy white satin
Princess model with q wide band of
lace across the top which continues
over the shoulders like an evening
decollette. Two lace shoulder straps
hold 1t in place.
Also in the luxury class Is the white
chiffon with small velvet brocaded
flowers. The simply made gown has
q matching jacket that ties at the
neck. This sophisticated ensemble
also comes in powder blue.
A cute little pair of pajamas comes
in tea rose satin with tiny white stars
sprinkled over the surface. The round
yoke is outlined in white cording. A
good gift for 50. A thick-and-thin
striped black chiffon chemise makes
q snappy gift for the person who Is
fond Of black evening clothes. Then
there is whole regiment Of Interest,"
ing bras, many Of which would make
inexpensive and acceptable gifts. espe-
cially those backless types designed
for evening use, with various uplift
features.
A LACEY wool bed Jacket made Of
sheer zephyr is fine for reading
In bed. In pastel colors, at $1.95, it
Is not a luxury. yet will give an i'm
mense amount Of comfort.
More ideas for solid comfort are
those balbriggan pajamas at 81 that
are SO coy and warm. They come
in adorable colors and are among the
particular bedtime preferences Of the
girls attending Northern schools and
colleges. They are easily laundered,
as there is no ironing required; Just
swish them around, rinse and squeeze
out the water, and hang them on the
radiator to dry! They also come In
. slip-stitch knitted effect, II you
prefer.
Lingerie shops usually have . few
other helpful suggestions scattered
about. One Of these is q mirror-cov-
cred box for your facial tissues. They
have an expensive look, but are only 81.
Two or three pairs Of hosiery at.
tractvely boxed makes one Of the
incest gifts. even If it isn't terribly
different. Supervisors, chiffons and
service weight, besides at least three
price levels, make hose selection q
very personal matter. Stretchy lastex
tops, that prevent garter runs, are
good details to remember about. We
have also discovered that there IS no
age limit, or even o season limit, to
those knee-high stocki,gsl Girdleless
youngsters and modern mothers are
equally enthusiastic about their free
dom and comfort and, Of course. If
you do happen to get the wrong size,
they may be exchanged Later.
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A WHILE ago We gathered lot Of
information on gifts for men, and
did not have space to tell you oil
about them ct the time. II 1t isn't
too late. We would like to mention
one Of the handsomest things we saw.
which was stunning star sapphire
ring, with one Of those lovely gray,
smoky sapphires which show dis
tinct star cleaning within their depths
under . bright light. It was set in
plain band Of dull-finished white
gold. making design and color COM
bination Of excellent taste for the
man who likes jewelry.
For Information concerning items
mentioned Ia this column call Ma.
tional 5000, Extsusion sos. between
20 end - IN.