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WEEK-END WOMANSENSE
Lace On Her
Petticoat!
By Dorothy Barkley
The
LONDON.
licate trimming round the top TN general, lingerie is of the slip is repeated on the hem; lace godels are set into very little affected by the legs of panties; and lace the variations -of forms the flounce of a slip with weather.
nylon
skirt. But it is or the trumpet rayon slip worn in summer noticed for its quality rather is not replaced by flannel than its quantity. A tiny scal
loped embroidered edge trims petticoats such as our Vic another slip suitable for wear- torian ancestors wore when ing under transparent blouses. the weather turned colder,
But there have always been fashions. For when Paris or London decreca a new line, the lingerie must adapt itself accordingly. The success of a new line on the individual wearer depends to a certain extent follows on a slip which that line and helps to hold it in shape.
When the New Look was introduced some yeara ago the swirling skirt then popularised was consider- ably enhanced by the
with waist-petticoat six-inch frill of broderie anglaise round the hem.
welcomes
its
the
This spring sheath-line lingere. The impor- tance of long, smooth lines makes plain taflored lingerie a current necessity. Slender lines in dresses and suits with closely waists and midriffs, call Atter for specially
The fashion for sheer organdic and chiffon dresses in dark colours has been met by A greater supply of black slips, and one particularly attractive style is being made full length as a nightdress with detachable belt so that it can be worn as on evening slip.
been met with the slip to un- Another fashion demand has derline the trumpet skirt. Gen- the fullness, fluting from the knee, is apt to hang limply in
fabrics, without the softer correctly flounced slip to hold
it out.
This
3
A Fashion trend in in- gerle is the siliskirt slip (lop left) which has been Cestened for the dress Faris.
skirts decreed by
Lace is ured to trim the
bodice top and the entire hem as well as two deep sits at the sides.
The Regency
House-coat
(at right): inspired by Re-
It is Kency style decor, made In heavy rayon blue is taffeta: midnight
with
The striped
Ivory, fashion line of the fitted and belied front with back hanging
In graceful folds from a boat-shaped yoke
first WAS
Introduced for Paris designer coats by Balanciaga, then taken up by British and American rainwear manufacturers. The trend has now been
carrical one stage for in. formal wear in the house.
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cently among day clothes have seen the reversible jacket, and the three-way coat; it is therefore quite natural to find pyjamas with adaptable sleeves. One designer has solved the problem of cold and warm wea- ther wear by making the long sleeves adaptable.
purc
MEN lead slimming
NOT
craze
by EILEEN ASCROFT
OT since the 1920s, when it was the height of fashion to look half-starved, has there been such a craze for slimming.
Current slim-lined fashions with tiny waists have started women watching their weighing machines. "But it is the men who are most keen on dieting," says Jane Gordon, author of one of
the best recent books on the art of losing weight quick- ly.
Reason she gives for sudden masculine enthusiasm is that men before the war were the chief mont-enters, As the meat ration has diminished they have tended to eat more starch and waistlines have increased,
Silm and dark, A qualified nurse and now an administrn- tive hospital worker, Jane Gor- don is the wife of writer Char- les Graves. Her only personal diet problems have been how to put on weight.
INCHES FIRST.
Many fashion hauses fear that pure wool will disappear from the utility ranges by 1953, due to the ever-rising cost of raw woof. Best buys this spring are. therefore, col utility ofl. weather outfits. In tummer they have their own short jackets; in winter they go under a hoary cool.
OTHER WOMEN'S LIVES
CHE is brunette, blue-eyed, at-
tractive, fortyish, nameless (because of professional étiquette) and one of the busiest women in the world..a woman doctor.
Her practice is in a residen- Unlike expert Nesta Pain, che dal West London area and her does not believe in dehydrating National Health patients include the necessity of maintaining the fat and limiting liquida.
including old
personal relationship of
patients.
But many nationalities, she agrees with most other Far East diplomats wives who doctor and patient that she has slimming experts in advocating have to describe their symptoms limited the number of her. Yoghourt as the ideal, food for through an interpreter.
Barristers, civil servants, ar- the person who wants to lose
ists air hostesses,
SO LONELY weight, without acquiring
students, that tists, haggard, starved look.
Baleswomen and musicians fea- "Most frustrating problem for ture every day on her crowded a modern doctor is the man or diary, but it is the housewives woman on their own." she tells who are her special interest. me. "No one to cook and Perhaps because she does her for them or even let the doctor
in,
and not the Interest own cooking, shopping and most
un Ingenuity to produce nourishing of her housework, she can un- derstand so
meals on the well
extra
one person's rations.
are they
not sick these Perhaps
onough for a hospital bed and the local home-helps ure over-
"More important than losing pounds is losing inches," Miss Gordon tells me. "I think a tape measure in the bathroom is more practical than a weigh ing machine."
Cure
cr
Another expert who holds strain that women face this view is Elizabeth Arden. days. While it
"Nerves or the request for a impossible to genera- lise about correct weight, she tonic bring many women to my tax
Apart from being on call 24 says a waist measurement 10in. surgery," she says. "Nine times
Q day, taking two sur- smaller than the hips gives the out of ten it is a mental problem hours perfect figure balance.
causing the trouble, and very series most days in the week, Model girls, whose igures
and clinic work, often
private calls housing"
the woman doctor has to face are their fortunes, tend to have Listening, giving a word of an even bigger contrast between advice, even practical assistance the lack of that all-important the doctor's wife, to waist and hip measurement. by way of
of a call to the housing person,
calls, receive Here are the measurements of authorities or the home help take telephone
patients and
do much models,
of the one of London's top
organisation, can sometimes do Shelagh Wilson: bust 34in., hips more than any tonic to avold paper work.
There is little time left for a 35in., waist, 23 In., height 5ft. illness and breakdown. So con-
life. A little reading, Din.
tre or friends, and two short holidays a year motoring ir England are the only times che can forget her busy, harassed, fascinating life,
-
vinced Is this young woman of persoonal visit to the thea.
Need Skill To Judge Scent
A REALLY good perfume re- of mystery that seems to have quires skill and experience, not a terrific effect upon the human only in its creation, but also to male. judge and appreciate it.
the
the main note.
•
•
gay
different colour or
and
Let the young- their
the
own
furve
IT
enchant
•
•
one may
there
gre suitable for
Pure silk chiffon and silk satin are popular just now The boned strapless bodice, and make up into very graceful on cocktail or summer sun garments. Multi-flament crepe dresses is confirmed again in is the hardest-wearing,
best Paris mid-season collections, washing rayon yet produced.
It should have a strong, well
TAKES A FASTIDIOUS Lingerie designers are planning Like silk to handle, it is soft, balanced basic odour, pleasant nose to select
a perfume that correctly cut and fine yet obviously slips
strong лиа
and agreeablo end will boned tops.
top note
one, especially will stand up to seaming and In fashions for nightwear, the embroidery without splitting of odour. Also important is last- these days of blends or bouquets. most original designs have been threads.
ingness not necessarily per-. You want one that you can live sistence of odour, but rather, with happily, that your family seen recently for pyjamas. In
of will endure without complaint. unchanging character a pale of
Members of a family particular, I noticed
have lounging
way of being critical. Of course, mandarin which follow the recent trend In
Housecoats in evening fabrics fashions.
DAINTINESS
good what arome pleares set will be popular not only with of three
pieces and the bride, but with the woman grooming should be instilled in not please another. consisted
von shan-
are those that was made in grey rayon
who seeks an occasional luxury. every child. trimmed with turquoise. Illustrated here is a houseccat star tung more ungainly The thres pieens were: trousers inspired by Regency style docor, coloured bath salts and bubble can get away with anything that
norrowed to which
A closely
heavy rayon In
taffeta bas
baths, with than a slip peeping through the ting
Alting ankle; elegant slit on an elegant skirt?
open-necked with interwoven regency stripes scent for every day. Amusingly is new and fashionable. sleeved shirt,
which in
in satin. The line of the fitted shaped, colourful soaps, make be avoided nows
and and belted
with backt face and hand washing a game. front thanks to the designer who has tucked into the trouse
tunic, worn
with or
or without a
in graceful folds from Allowing a little girl to have produced the slit-skirt slip. An alt
wide
sleeves belt, whose Illustration of It is shown here: trimmed with
Aduced turquoise.
by Paris
designer raid on mother's perfume. notice the face trimming,
dragon motif was worked on Balanciaga, then taken up by There is lace trimming every- the pocket. The outfit is ideal British and American rainwear
in warmer where on lingerie Just now. De for wear
countries manufacturers. The trend has tary. clerk, receptionist or whore a housecoat is too heavy, now been carried one stage whatever....should choose
Other defalls of fashion trends further for
informal wear in fragrance that is pleasing not Jare introduced in lingerie. Re- the house.
only to herself and those who come in contact with her, but one that suggests freshness, and up on the toes alertness.
Not for office hours are the
What is there more
This will
IGRANT
When
hanging yoke was first in- her own cologne saves many a
THE CAREER GIRL.
Further heavy, sultry, exotic scents.
Outlook
ΣΤΙ
IN COLOUR LINEN cupboards in the U.S.A.
are highly coloured. Navy blue sheets are smart with white initials; latest additions are candy-striped, with match- ing pillow cases.
Fashion eccentricities from
include America
man - made nylon fur coats, mothproof and washable selling at about £43; fur vests, worn under loose suit a new material Jackets, and made from corn, which resem- blea wool and is anathema to moths.
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London Express Service),
Fashionable
young girl, others that Footprints
When
you go shopping for these delightful toiletries don't sniff too many of them. If you do you will fall into a state of confusion. Place a few drops on the back of your hand, walt a moment until the alcoholic content has evaporated; you will have the true essences.
·
IF YOU WEAR an artificial flower occasionally for its de- corative value it is often satis- factory to apply a dash of scent to it.
When you've finished with a bottle of perfume,
or almost WHILE SOAP and water are Anished with it, remove the necessary to keep the feminine stopper and place it among your Early spring phlz preity, you can't build ro- underthings. It is a substitute overcoats will fea- mance on it. To do that a girl for a suchet.. turo
in the the
For reven must resort to sweetly-floretted
something new eighths, full-skirt- odours that she buys at the per- fragrance line, try tollet essence. ad line. This fume counter. They are the You'll find it's more lasting than nulity model ไป final, most exquisite touch after a tollet water but less costly In camel hair with everything else is done to than perfume. You can splash dark buttons. glamorise. They impart an air it on generously,
"Feminine' women
are coming
coming back
1951 will see the rebirth of the sparkling jewellery worn in the hair
feminine woman Gone are at night. the urchin cuts, the manly sults, the
Hats that were ting to complement natural make-ups. Coming in are the boylah haircuts will be larger and curves, vivid Apsticks, curls, larger, more romantle, kats, fuller skirts,
The Queen's milliner, Anga Tüsarup predicts ribbon velvet trimmings, and HEADLINES-Hairstyles for the year namon Victorian lac, muted greyn,, will be longer. Most of the big names navy and white as the top spring in hair-drowsing — Antoine, Steiner, colours. He is planning large models Vasco, French, Richo-concur on thin with twisted brim and "small "Becf- the But oven Raymond, who clings stub- cater sailors" worn straight on bornly to the short, cut, agroca that hend euria are replacing the shoe shinglo.
Tendency in for hair to swoop back "off the face, in contrast to the check- hugging styles of loat year. And wo shall sõẹ the return of side combs and
Materials, such as chiffon and satin, will be popular, and something entirely now which looks like anthracite dust.
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For evening and daytime. SHOWN today is a trio” of freebly made footprints along fashion lane. First, for evening wear, a really beautiful pump in heavy black lace with a velvet hoel and ankle strap. For wear with a dressy daytime costume a a somi-domay pump In antique red calfskin, band It 4203 a comfortable walled tip and squared instep and is self-piped. The English half boot is in dark brown ouede with 4 lighter cocoa tan calf strap and bow.
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