The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1946-02-16
Shooting Pendulum Romantic MODE
Me1O Styles
Feminine,
Refreshing


sweet hyacinths resting prettily
- eurlsd coiftwes, swishlng skirts,
and soft wool suits clinging 10 FEM
inine contours indicated the fashion
pendulum has swung into Q TO
mantle mode ct q showing Of ad-
vanced spring fashions last night
sponsored by members OK the Forum,
Sacred Heart high school puhlica-
ton.
So feminine and definitely allur-
ing were the 20 or more gowns and
ensembles shown by Forester q o.,
once again was brought to mind the
Ilndeniable style axiom that fine
clothes are fashioned not only Of
fabric-but also Of imagination and
artistry.
Gone are the terse unbecoming
masculine lines, the severe pencil
silhouette, and the sloppy styles Of
the wartime era Of the woman r1v-
eter.
As welcome as the first crocus
to the feminine eye, jaundiced by
the scantiness and lack Of ingenu--
1tv, Of wartime fashions, were the
fresh new lines Of the soft tall
leurs. Broad shoulders tapered
gracefully down to pinch-in waists
on bellhop jackets. Impressed front
folds replaced the ttresome kick
pleat. And though Dame FASHIONS
newest version Of the suit may
only be worn by those fortunate
enough TO flaImt midriff without
hulgess Il Is evident these costumes
afford the warmth and utility OF
the conventional spring suit, but
in addition when properly en-
sembled may be worn for dates and
parties.
Tasteful contrasts In color n also
. dominant note Of the new street
ensemble. Red and blue checks top
. navy skirt; q horizontally striped
beige jacket Is combined with Q
black skirt: or perpendicular stripes
predominant over dark skirts.
Daytime dresses, simple sans
Starkneas, also express the new
trend toward glamour by the pleas
ing use Of contrasting color, q
brilliant belt, or Q bouquet Of
pceiee. Most are tight-bodiced and
full slirted.
Formal gowns Of lustrous satin
ana soft net prettied with bows,
captured the audience. In each In
stance the voluminous net skirt was
6olStered by q crinoline satin I'M
dersktrt. Other romantic touches
were net bows. ribbon rosetteS, and
sweetheart basquese.
AL formal gowns shown were
designed BY Richard Forester and
made in the custom department of
that style emporium.
Small hatS-half honnets touched
off With gardenias, flower crowns,
and pert mad caps, are once again
in harmonious proportion with the
face. There was little doubt after
watching the models preening before
the mirror in the dressing room,
that spring headgear will achieve
1t sole purpose-to make a woman
feel beautiful.
All gowns and ensembles &C last
nights showing were modelled BY
students of the. Sacred Heart high
1, school including Marie Goffreda,
Jeanne Pelletier, Ruth Lawson, Mary
Dufresne. Marguerite Macdonald,
and Loretta Pinto.
Miss Joan Coleman, fashion edi-
tor Of The Forum, was general
chairman Of the committee, and was
assisted by Marian Payton, Roberta
Byrnes, Marguerite Macdonald, Mar
garet McKenna. Kathleen F1tzger-
aid and Lydia Caporas.
Adding a unique note to the show
was q man fashion commentator
in the person of Robert Sicily.
Models In formal gowns were ac-
companied by male escorts includ-
ing Joseph Cieriello, Gerald CAL
lahan. Kenneth Cass, Robert Nc
Knack and Martin Campion.