Evening star., 1937-12-31

thin. Pure dye silk" on the other
hand means that there may be as
much as 10 per cent Of some other
substance added to the pure silk.
IT IS the same with wool materials.
"All wool" may be virgin wool or it
may be reworked, and part WOOL
leaves 1t to your imagination as to
what part Is wool and what proportion
is Of some other fiber. An aIl-wool
material will feel soft to the hand,
while the presence Of other substances
gives coarse, rough texture.
"Pre-shrunk" is generally UNDER
stood to mean that the fabric will not
shrink, but in reality it may shrink
as much as per cent and still be al
lowed to carry the label "pre-shrunk. "
More and more pressure is being
brought to bear on manufacturers to
label correctly all merchandise, but
the buying public should do its share
to help along the good cause by de-
manding to know just what it is get
ting in every purchase made.
Take hosiery for instance. Do you
know just what you are buying when
you purchase a pair of hose? Do you
have difficulty in getting stockings
that fit and wear well? There are so
many different kinds and prices that
it is all quite confusing.
Most of us wear full-fashioned hose,
but there are also semi-fashioned hose,
tubular and cut hose, all of which are
made from silk, rayon, wool, cotton or
combinations of these materials.
Full fashioned" means that the stock
ing is made to fit the leg, foot and
ankle. The material Is knitted in q
fat piece and shaped to fit in the
process, as you would increase and
decrease the stitches in knitting q
sweater. This IS noticeable on the
back Of the stocking at the calf Of the
leg. A semi-fashioned stocking is
knitted in a circular piece and shaped
by pressing on a form. There is q
mock seam at the back to make 1t
resemble the full-fashioned stocking.
Then there are tubular hose with
no seams that are made primarily for
children. Lace hose are frequently
cut out from a pattern and then
scanned at the back. Stockings should
be reinforced at the top, heel and foot,
and should be long enough in the
foot and leg to counteract too great
strain. They should have elasticity
at the top and be free from light and
dark streaks.
IN OTHER words, it pays to buy good
quality hose if you want them to
give you good service. A thread
crepe twist wears extremely well for
every day. For sports, make 1t five to
seven thread, and for evening two
thread gives a lovely sheer appear
ance.
The same principle of buying good
quality holds for all items Of the
wardrobe. Good material keeps its
shape and is particularly necessary In
suit, if you prize a smart appear
ance at all times. In fact, smart
suit is one Of your best investments.
Choose it in a conservative color and
as carefully tailored as you can afford.
It will know no season and be your
standby throughout the year.
Changes of accessories will keep it
from being monotonous and it should
serve you well for at least two seasons.
A well-tailored sports coat is an
other good investment at any time,
that should last indefinitely and al
ways be In good taste for all casual
occasions. Unless you can afford to
have plenty of clothes, spend more
money on those that get the most
wear-your every day ones. You will
ind that this will save you pennies
and lots Of themi The expensive eve
ming gown that you buy to wear once
and hang away In the closet is really
IN extrAvagance; but the same money
put into smart tweeds to take the buf-
feting Of cars and buses, day afte,
day, will be dollars well spent and q
budget stretcher.