The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-01
Smart Gifts For Women Stress Simplicity
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BY MARHAN YOUNG

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 New York--Quaiity materials and workmanship, fine lines and origin- ality of design distinguish the sinartest Christmas gifts for women The loveliest new items on holly trimmed counters are as simple as the clothes the Paris couturiers arc creating these days.
 By spring, forecasters of style trends say. all clothes will be essen- italy simple. Designers of accessor. ies and other gifts for women are q step ahead of the mode. They've al. ready shorn their brain-children of all frou-frou and frippery.
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 The handbags with the most eye. appeal are made of finest feathers in new and unusual shapes. T'hc draw-string pouch Is popular. The purse which resembles a fat little huff is chic. High, wide and hand. some but perfectly plain monographs make more acceptable trimming than any amount of ruffles or gew- gaws.
 Lingerie even the fragile lacy type - has a subtle streamlined look about 1t. There are lace.trimmed slips and nightgowns and negligees galore, of course. but the most charming by no means make the customer lnutter-"yes, yes, just dripping with lace"
 The tailored negligee of lustrouS, heavy satin with block letter mono. gram on pocket or sash ends has been revived. The simplest house coat, as well cut as a suave dinner dress, is the gift ideal. Whether made of velvet or wool or silk or rayon, 1t Is sure to be devoid of elaborate or fussy trimming.
 Simple gifts for the sports minded woman suggest elegance in a quiet way. She'd like a sports watch attached to leather strap by miniature stirrups. Or pig skin belt with front lacings. Or q leather table lighter in the shape of a riding boot
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 For the hostess, six decks Of bridge cards come iil leather case which makes a de luxe jewel case. For the traveller, game set Oncludes Sey- eral games. among them. backgam- mon). Is covered with tweed, pro- cessed to resist heat and cold and water.
 An especially handy gift is the duffle-bag of leather to match, her luggage. This holds the odds and ends one always forgets until after the bags arc packed. locked and ready for the trip. It has a draw string, top, would be handy in a car or perfectly suitable for train, plane or boat travel.
 The newest slipper to wear with negligee or house coat is 6 black velvet or suede with an arch- wedge heel of gold kidskin and no trim ming other than gold piping.
 The newest stockings are those of nylon, the synthetic. with long -wear- ing qualities. Gossamer sheer but alleged to be exceptionally sturdy these would appeal to almost any woman on your list.
 There are good looking sweaters, both hand and machine knit. with fronts Of softest suede, dyed to match exactly the wool yarn of the nack and sleeves. There are less rugged looking suede jackets. too, fitted at the waistline and follow. ing the figure lines.
 In Jewelry, earrings are first choice this Christmas. Simple gold ones which fit snuely against the ear are headliners. Heart shapes are new. The long, slender, deli- cately Jewelled earring which points up instead of hanging down is new.
 The glove. which may be worn on either hand. comes in women,s as well as mems sizes. The advantage of the innovation is, obviously. that If one glove is lost, q single new one instead Of a pair may be purchased For evening. give her opera length gloves. If she's wearing a pastel hat for daytime. how about pastel day gloves to match 1t?
 Among other gift suggestions for women are: q small, perfectly round watch. attached to a rather massive gold bracelet: handkerchief with delicate floral designs in petit point III the corners: 6 jacket of black wool With sequin lapels and pockets to wear with dinner skirt: a sheer lowered wool chaliis nightgown With tucked bosom and tailored skirt With a short slit at the heinline.