Evening star., 1938-09-25

showing here recently. at which the
main feature was a display Of clothes
for the juvenile set--and that from
store that features clothes for all
ages.
OF course, prominent children have
great deal to do with setting the
current fads. Shirley Temple is re-
sponsible for the dresses OF many little
girls her own age. Every time she
appears in a picture copies are made
of her clothes, and the number of
dresses fashioned after those of the
famous little actress is almost un-
believable. However, it is a fine idea,
for the styles are splendid and always
In good taste
TWO other famous children are
center of attraction-the little
princesses Of England. They are the
object Of much attention, naturally.
and their clothes are a great Influence
on those of other little girls all over
the world. Princesses Elizabeth and
Margaret Rose are fortunate in many
ways. for they are greatly loved and
admired, and still have remained un-
spoiled and well-mannered Perhaps
you may remember sometime ago
when the children of France pre-
sented two almost life-sized dolls to
the princesses. This gift. too. had
great bearing on fashion, but in this
~ foe t1 I,
adult. The dolls we're completely
equipped with wardrobes that con-
tanned every article of clothing imagin-
able-from fur coats and dresses to
bottles of perfumes and stockings.
Each article was created by a famous
French designer. and. naturally, that
Influenced the gowns for the fall
season. In fact. the gift was really
more Of fashion parade than a toy.
COMING BACK to our own country,
it is interesting to see that chill
dren's fashions are now taken a great
deal from older styles Even the
tiniest tots now dress In designs that
are suitable for their older sisters. OF
course. they are made differently, but
the principle is the same. For in
stance. young fashions are now show
ing skirts and sweaters. tailored
jackets, plaids, all sorts of bright colors,
and even the popular dirndl dresses.
Every one of these models is being
worn by older girls in some form or
other. There has been a great change
from the clothes OF former years and
there are more smart, tailored clothes.
and less pale colors and 'babyish"
styles for all ages. This probably is
due to the fact that children of today
are far more advanced in all ways
education, conduct. and even their own
ideas. 1t is fine for the very young
children to learn how to dress at an
early age, for the younger they acquire
ideas on correct clothes, the more
helpful it is in later life. And don't
forget that nice-looking, well-made
clothes are important at any age.
children fashions have taken
on new interest. They are in
keeping with the modern world and
suited. indeed. to the bright young
things Of today. And from all ap-
pearances it is due entirely to the
youngsters themselves-they take an
interest in their clothes and know lust
exactly what they like.
Shopping for children's clothes is
an important duty at this time of year.
The stores are filled with boys and
girls OF all ages buying their winter
outfits with mothers assistance. But
there is'one thing to be observed-the
interest the children take in their
wardrobes. There is very little YELL
ing and screaming when a shopping
tour is mentioned. and that is a def
mite sign that coming generations will
no doubt know more about clothes
than we do today.