The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-06-15
Capsule Wardrobe Prescribed
For Girls With Limited Budget
FohiOn Expert Advises Office Girls to DOvetu Their Shopping
Written for NEA Service
Nv Eta GAYNES


The white collar girl is one Of
the forgotten people Of this war.
At her typewriter she makes con-
siderable contribution to the war
effort, since 1t takes as many pounds
of paper as pounds Of steel to build
modern war plane. She Is also a
volunteer war-worker and a girl
whom our millions of boys in the
armed services look to as sweet
heart, friend and correspondent.
AS part Of the fixed income
group whose salaries have re-
manned static during this period
Of rising costs, she has many
problems. Some Of these she will
discuss with professionals, scien-
lists and other white collar work.
ers at a National Wartime Con-
ference, June 2 and 3, In New
York.
In her daily life as office work
er, volunteer war worker, and
bright moment in soldiers fur
Tough she must manage to look
attractive and we'll dressed on a
very limited budget. 1t takes care
full planning, but contrary to gen.
eral belief. she can streamline her
wardrobe to match her life. Dur
able and practical but pretty
clothes will see her through the
hardest day in the office, night
at the Steno-Canteen or the gay
est fllrlough date in town,
SUIT is BASIC
Every closet holds good left
overs from another season. She
must get them out, freShen
them up, and count them in
when making her calculations.
Basic accessories, shoes, bag,
gloves, must be kept in mind
while selecting clothes.
When deciding how much to
spend for each outfit, wise young
girl will allow more for winter
coat or suit. Naturally, she won't
be replacing both within the
same year. A suit is the basis Of
an interseasonal-int
wardrobe. This years suit is first
to hang on next years clothes tree
it carries over from one sea-
son to the next, may be dressed
up or down for office or date. 1t
will see any girl through the day,
then with a quick change Of access
series, she can 60 out on the town
at a moments notice, that night.
Burroughs turn up suddenly these
days and the young Office worker
should be ready to meet her beau
at the ring Of telephone.
PLAY UP GOOD POINTS
Two suit types are generally
best for the girl with a capsule
wardrobe. The classic glen plaid
in muted shades takes readily to
colorful accessory changes, and
it's as well-mated to sweaters as
to blouses. She may prefer
dressier suit, instead. This season
it might be a monotone shetland,
with high buttoned velvet-trim-
med jacket, a style that can take
its blouses or leave them alone,
and in the latter case, stimulates
two-piece dress.
The coat should team well with
the rest OF the wardrobe in color
and fabric. OF a simple in color
and fabric. OF course, well-tailored
style, it should be roomy enough
to wear over suits as well as dresses,
classic enough to last two or three
years.
Before buying anything, how
ever, Miss ONCE Worker will size
herself up in mirror recog-
nize her faults, then indulge in
camoufiage. She should play up all
her good points, and shop for
simplicity of design in the lines
that are most fiattering to her face
and figure.
MILEAGE IMPORTANT
Quality is an even more i'm
portant factor to the girl who
plans a limited wardrobe, for her
clothes get more mileage. It's a
good IDEA to study fabrics .
then when shopping, to examine
the materials, ask questions Of the
salespeople, and select those
which will stand up not only in
the actual wearing but also IN the
cleaning. ONCE workers can't af-
ford to invest in a suit or dress that
doesn't hold its shape, bags or
wrinkles easily.
AS to color everyone loves
it but she must choose care