Evening star., 1942-12-30

transportation, are the 1AVOrlteS OF
Washingtonians.
Although fashion writer's are
stressing versatility and Change
about' features in feminine ward
robes this year, it is apparent that
there are few interchangeable fea-
lures in sports clothes. Almost
every activity requires a costume all
Its own. Moreover, it's important to
be dressed properly for the exercise
in which you indulge, not only be-
cause 1t makes you look the part"
and gives you more confidence, but
also because specifically designed
clothes will enable you to participate
with greater ease and skill.
Take. for example, the current
vogue Tor ice-skating. Try it in a
tight skirt, 4 jacket that flows or a
hat that may 60 shooting of at
any moment and you'll present an
incongruous as we'll as amateur ap-
pearance. On the other hand,
unless you're really good at skating
and unless you have a figure that
you're not timid about revealing.
you'd better go easy on the brief,
tight-f1tting costumes. Best choice
Is short circular skirt-but not too
short-topped with a trim basque
jacket. Matching wool socks, a
securely fitted cap and warm nit
tens should fill the bill. Many of
the one-piece skating outfits also
are attractive in wool, velveteen or
suedes lined with contrasting color
and boasting tight little panties in
bright shade. Hoods are approved
by many skaters, both for warmth
and appearance. And don't forget
that skating is one sport in which
you may be as colorful and dazzling
as you choose-not like the stark
white prescribed for tennis, for
example.
Bowling outfits present something
OF problem because most girls
60 bowling straight from work and
consequently must have costumes
that look as we'll in the office as
on the alley. Simple sports dresses
cut full under the arms seem to
be about the best choice. Watch
the roominess of the back and stick
10 one-plece versions for comfort
and appearance. Although you NAV
ike the looks Of skirt and blouse.
you won't like the effect of a shirt
tall popping out every time you make
a mighty swing. Needless to saw.
hat-heeled shoes are a must" spe-
clal bowling shoes If you're that
enthusiastic, but no dressy models
Whatever your standing as bowler,
Skip the flowing scarfs, dangling
JeWelry and fussy trimming. Con-
centrate on simple, basic clothes
that look as though they belong"
In ski fashions. Classics" are
best known and liked by avid fol.
lowers Of the sport. Those who
nave reached the near-professiona
stage wear narrow trousers called
jumping pants or instructor trou.
sers, topped by a warm shirt an6
Wlndproof jacket of cotton poplir
or gabardine. A visored cap, sun
glasses and a protective lotion are
all standard equipment.
Ahooc WHO are beginners seem
to choose gayer colors and warmer
clothes. since they're likely to dc
more standing (or sitting around
Warm jacket suits, heavy shirts
scarfs, mittens and socks are pre-
ferred, and the color formula seems
to call for navy, gray or dark green
suits with bright shades added in
accessories.
This year decide to take a more
active part in indoor or outdoor
exercising. You'll find it fun. an
excellent way to spend your leisure
time, and great asset to your
physical fitness. Get into the swing
OF things and learn to be really
good at the sport you prefer.