Evening star., 1940-05-08
BY HELEN vOGT.

Far be it from us to rob Junior
Of his pre-dinner snack, but next
time he wants dime to buy super
sudsy strawberry soda, better see
if you can talk him out of it. After
all, you're going to need all those
dimes and nickels, and a lot more,
If you're planning shopping ex-
pedition soon. The wonderful sum-
mer clothes now pouring into local
shops will set you out on buying
spree quicker than you can say the
name Of the confection Junior has in
mind. And anyway, maybe he'll
settle for a scent ice cream cone.
Seriously, though, this is the time
to buy your summer wardrobe. The
stocks are fresh and not picked
over; the selection is good and ex-
tremely large; and you know just as
well as we do that Washington
jumps Immediately into mid-sum-
mer weather once the final winter
winds have abdicated. If you shop
now, before the weather gets un-
bearably hot, you'll find your dis
position considerably improved, and
with your wardrobe all set early, you
can settle back and enjoy life when
the temperature decides to really do
stratosphere flight.
Sheers are among. the favoriteS at
this season, and it's little wonder
when you consider their versatility
and comfort. Particularly popular
are the costume suits, usually with
full length coat of sheer over dress
of the same material. Sometimes
these sheer coats are used over a
smooth rayon print, but whatever
the combination, sheer prints in the
redingote style are definitely i'm
portant. Very much in the spotlight,
they make trim-looking costume
that you can wear from morning
until night in perfect comfort. You'll
find many Of them in the stores
a great many in black and white or
navy and white prints, and an equal
number in the brighter tones.
Spun rayon ensembles, coat and
dress in redingote styles, are very
popular and an excellent summer
choice. You'll find the much
talked-of polka dots featured in
these quite often-in fact, you'll see
polka dots in everything this season.
There has been some talk of satin
for street wear, but we haven't no.
ticed q great deal being shown yet.
However, we distinctly remember
about two seasons ago that satins
took very well, so they may return.
Cottons, of course, are everywhere
and we're positive that they're going
to be more in demand than ever
owing to the smart styles and clever
handling of the fabric.
Yesterday we didn't have chance
to tell you about the weekly fashion
shows and they've been too inter-
esting to overlook. On Wednesday
Jelleff's held a showing Of famous
make Of cotton frocks, particularly
stressing their features of wearabil-
ity and instability. Very interest
ing were pictures Of these dresses
from their origin in 1916 up to the
present time, and thoroughly tempt
ing were the modes for summer,
1910.
Thursday night at the Shoreham
Philipsborn's presented q display of
bathing suits and play togs modelled
by local college girls. The newest
and smartest in swim suits were
shown and featured the trends that
are bound to make vacationing more
fun than ever.
The Embassy Gown Shop pre-
sented summer clothes at luncheon
at the Raleigh on last Saturday.
Particularly outstanding for their
youthfulness and up-to- -the-minute
detailing, these styles included every
type Of outflt required to make up
q. perfect WARM weather wardrobe.