Evening star., 1939-04-28


set, but when 1t comes to Washing
ton whims, it's every woman for
herself.
Fashion reports stress the i'm
portance Of colored shoes for sum-
mer. They tell us that they are
more in the news than ever, and
there are many shops here that will
feature them. But in the majority,
white still seems to be the reigning
favorite, and unless we miss our
guess there will be more white and
white combinations than color.
There is, for one thing, great danger
in colored shoes. It's much too easy
to wear them with the wrong things,
creating the impression of a sign
painters nightmare. For another,
with our torrid temperatures, the
thought of anything but white is
usually more than we can bear. The
third factor in the case of white
against color Is practicability. For
women who can have row upon row
Of shoes, colored styles are marvel
Gus. But for Mrs. Averagewoman
who invests In about two or three
pairs season, it is almost neces-
sary that she choose white, which
goes with anything. Now don't
think we're talking against color.
We love it. Nothing is smarter with
a white ensemble-and this is going
to be a white dress summer-than
bright footwear. If you go to New
York you'll see very few white shoes,
but we advise that you look before
you leap, and don't buy a pair of
shoes that will only 60 with one
costume-unless you can have many
other changes.
Combinations
Are Good.
White shoes combined with brown,
black or blue are time e-honored
favorites with most of us. They
will be equally good this season, both
in the classic pump and also done in
new and novel ways for dress wear.
You'll find white sandals checked
with brown or black, high-cut pumps
with brilliant touches on the instep
and many other new and smart
ideas.
Black patent. they tell us, will
be good right through the summer.
and so will such favorites as wheat
or the rich earthly color that goes
with everything.
Silhouettes are another source of
serious discussion this season. Toe
less shoes are still very good and
will continue. we believe. to be pop
ular right through til fall. When
1t comes to heels or no heels, the
opinions vary. Some say they are
as much in favor of backless Slip
pers as ever, and that they will
be an important fashion motif.
Others claim that the heelless
modes are alphabetically as well
as figuratively. At any rate, back
less shoes will still be smart, but
we don't think you'll have the fran
tic search for shoes with backs in
them that you had this spring. They
do seem to be just bit less plen-
tiful.
Low heels are the real news this
season. There are many made in
odd shapes, Influenced by that
pioneer, the Dutch girl heel. and
smart low-heeled slippers are a
real comfort in warm weather when
most Of us have a bit of trouble
with our feet. No longer need
low-heeled shoes look dowdy, for
they now have all the charm of
style, fabric and color that was
once associated with high-heeled
models. Watch the continued pop
ularity of the congress gaiter," now
done In combination Of pigskin
and linen lastex. Other styles in
clude the bootee, sandal, pump, tie
or one-strap-all the usual types.
Leathers Are
Very Good.
There is not a great deal of
change in the type Of material.
Linen, buck, calf and kid will con-
tinue to be near and dear to the
hearts Of most of us, but a great
number Of white patents and pig
skins are being shown. The last
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