Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1948-05-23
BY EIeni sakes
Foshion Editor

Vacationers this year are reau,
going places. Their plans INCLUDE
not only North and South America
but trips to . number Of European
countries.
"Get-Away-From-It-All" vacation
clothes interest women planning
these iunkets. Most women realize
the success of a vacation lies largely
on whether suitable clothes are al
ways at hand. They realize tn'
success OF = vacation depends 81
much on the quantity toted as tn
quality. Luggage should be tn
least of persons worries on HI
vacation.
What's new in the shops right nov
Is enough to make one want to 81
on a shopping spree. The prettiest
frilliest of apparel is available II
probably the largest quantity anc
STYLES since the war. Playclothe!
following the lead of streetwear are
also beribboned, befrilled, and just
plain pretty.
Accent ON Gold.
Cotton and color are the bis
fashion news. Probably even bigger
news is the use Of gold from morn
ing til evening In cleaning shoes
handbags, belts and trims. From
beach clothing to the most forma
wear, everything seems to be gold
plated.
The all-in-one- tone color idea
either in black, natural or white i.
one many women are readily accept.
ing. A fashion plan may be worked
out to advantage when you start Out
with basic color that can also
blend in with the other colors ir
your wardrobe.
The same is true of coordinates
in beach and playwear. They are
probably the smartest investment 9
vacationer can make. The inter.
changeability Of these items is def
nitely in their favor. Shirt tops
may be worn with skirts or shorts
The three may be taken along fol
total outfit in which to travel tt
and from the beach.
Swimwear seems to be going in
and out of the water all in one.
piece. The fashion victory scored
last summer by the maillot-type
swimsuit is enjoying a repeat. Those
desiring suits of cotton in preference
to those of lastex and wool will like
the new suits made Of metallic cot
ton. Ideal for beach attention get.
ting.
Cap Saves Hairdo.
Some lassies are not water.
babies" They prefer to loll on the
sand. There is a clique, however
that believes in going to beach
and getting in some swimming. Fol
those lassies who probably are sport
ing short hairdos this season there &
a definite need for good bathing
cap. A cap that will enable them
to enjoy their swim to the fullest
extent yet keep their short hairdo
in perfect order for the dance that
evening.
There are a number of caps on
the markets. Some feature sue
ton band around the edge. Others
are just thin rubber caps that hug
the head and do not permit water
to reach the couture. Straight
wisps of hair can defeat romance
rather quickly. Vacationers might
do well to tuck in a squeezable
bottle unbreakable) of "hquinet'
that is somewhat on the hair lacquer
order and that keeps tresses tameo
at all times.
Fashion inspiration for many Of
summers prettiest costumes comes
from many sources. You'll spot a
great deal of the South American
influence in the rumba rufned peas
ant blouses and skirts. The Near
East influence accounts for the
many exotic prints, designs and
brilliant colors in many of the play
outfits. The ruffled petticoat fash
ions and small patterned cottons are
definitely Early American in feel
ing.
We suggest you travel to your
vacation spot in the low-priced but