Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-27
Dream Frocks v
Full Skirts Made of N0n.Resfricfed Fabrics
By Helen Toef.

: Toef.
established center Is the place
for their entertainment.
OF as many layers as the design
ers and wearers desire. In adj
dition, those fabrics which must
conform to regulations do 1t 50
subtly and well that reduced
yardage is hardly noticeable.
Taffetas, velvets and crepes man
age to retain . full, sweeping
effect even though they are re-
duced by several inches and It
Is something Of a Joy to see bouf-
FAINT or ear-bouffant skirts after
months of slim pencil-line mod
els. OF course, 1t will be mostly
the young set that goes In for
very full-skirted frocks and 1t
will take a sweet young thing"
to get away with the hoopskirts
that are being shown. More
Sophisticated women will un-
doubtedly cling to slender lines.
leaving the Economically fragile
fabrics to the wide-eyed and
wistful.
A white Christmas also car.
ries over into a white New Year,
it seems, for the stores favor
snowy frocks and pastels that are
delightfully."- flattering. 1t has
been decided that servicemen
like ethereal, appealing gowns on
their best girls, and these pale,
full-skirited frocks certainly fill
the bill. In many cases the bouf-
FAINT skirts are complemented by
sleek, nodded bodices Of rayon
satin, jersey or taffeta-all fab
RIGS that hold their shape, dry
clean nicely and look fresh and
pretty as long as they are worn.
Necklines are flatteringly de-
signed, heart-shaped, square.
round, deep v or camisole type.
Many of the dresses have little
sleeves. but a surprising number
are strapless or with tiny straps
to enhance the bare look" that
is so glamorous to the younger
set.
The glitter of evening fashions
is of special interest this year.
Sequins or brilliants may be used
to band a neckline or be scat
tered over a sleek bodice. In
many cases there is a smattering
of spangles on full skirt or
trimming of beads, embroidery or
sequins to emphasize the layers
of net or lace. Tiny little crystal
beads are back in the picture
once more, done effectively on
these f1irtatious frocks.
In the evening gowns with slen-
der lines, deep tones and black
are popular, with great deal OF
emphasis on cheerful red.
Although most Of these dresses
need little in the way of jewelry,
the Importance of gay accesso-
ries has in no way diminished.
Matching or contrasting gloves
in long lengths are very popular
with evening gowns of all types.
Hair ornaments are almost a
must for these after-dark cos
tunes and very often the wearers
will find it practical and becom-
ing to tuck jeWeled clip into
the hair instead of bow, flower
or feather. Dainty slippers will
be an excellent way to invest
that check from Uncle Harry, for
with shoe regulations practically
upon us, this may be the last
season for novelty styles, colors
and materials. Be sure to see the
exaggerated platform sole slippers
with broad, high heels. In
bright colored satin they're
knockouts. Ballet slippers also
are becoming and unusual, as we'll
as comfortable.
A girl we know tells us that she
has q romantic dress box" which
contains all her delightful men,
DRY frocks," including the one in
which she made her debut, the
one she wore when she met her
husband-to-be for the first time
and scattering Of others that
have special sentimental mean
ings. We have a feeling that
many of the dresses bought for
the holidays this year also will
be gowns with memories to be
cherished throughout the years.
Certainly they have all the re-
quirements.
So, resolve this New Year eve
to look your prettiest and most
beguiling. Whether your date"
is serviceman or not follow the
trend to those feminine fashions
which seem far removed from the
seriousness and tragedy of the
world today. Look your most en-
chanting-and see that your
manner corresponds.