Evening star., 1942-08-04


advice which may not be considered
sound or practical and she trembles
that the group she is about to meet
will ask her q question she cannot
answer.
It happened to us the other day
when we were invited by a bureau
In the Navy Department to make a
small talk to some of the new en-
ployes. You may not know-we
didnt-that much careful training
is given to these girls brought in to
work In the various departments.
The officials feel, and rightly. that
training should include not only the
principles and procedure of Office
routine, but should also encompass
the high lights of grooming and
correct attire. Such knowledge not
only helps girl to advance in her
work but also helps her to attain
the confidence and poise that every
woman knows comes with being
properly dressed. The heads of the
training departments do a perfectly
swell job and the new arrivals Ger
tainly benefit.
We've said time and again that
our idea OF correct dress centers
around "appropriateness"-the sort
Of costume that is right for the
once. Frills have no place, but
stark, unattractive shirtwaist and
skirt is not the answer either For
our money we like simply tailored
dresses and suits with jewelry that
matches in type. Spectator shoes
which to us mean all kinds that
aren't open fore and aft and
trimmed with a million bows-are
the best and, fortunately, there is
80 much more. emphasis on low
heels in fashion of late that foot
wear can be both comfortable and
smart looking. Socks are out-they
belong on campus or . tennis
court. Rayon stockings are good
looking and reasonably priced, leg
makeup is fine when you learn how
to use 1t on fuzz-free legs. AS for
hairbows and fancy clips In the
tresses-take 'em away.
Among the questions asked at the
conference" the other day were
such things as What do you think
Of the upswept hairdo?" To that we
can only say that any coiffure is
acceptable as long as it's neat, trim
and well groomed. The short hair
cut, now so popular, seems the
answer to the business girls prayer,
but no matter what the style, 1t must
be well cared for and not poodle
doggish." One girl. recently arrived
In Warrington. wanted to know
what sort of things were worn in
the fall. We pointed out that the
tailored suit is practically uniform,
Offering, as 1t does, 50 many chances
for variety in accessories, and be-
cause 1t can be dressed "up or down"
TO suit the occasion. How about furs
for the ONCE? Well, girl often
must wear whatever coat she has,
but II it's . case Of buying some
thing, It seems that the simple fur
coat or the cloth coat trimmed with
good fur, even If there's only little
Of It, should be the answer for one 8
business and social lives.
Above all. planning and keeping
the wardrobe in good condition are
the most important requisites. A
wardrobe mapped out In advance
on paper, can save unnecessary
mistakes and necessary dollars. Plan
for the immediate future, too, by
deciding before you retire what
you'll wear the next day. Check
over the costume and don't shut
your eyes to sagging hemlines and
slightly soiled collars. And II you
have any ideas or questions. whether
you're . newcomer or not, how
about letting this fashion depart
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