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About The Oregon statesman. (Salem, Or.) 1916-1980 | View Entire Issue (March 11, 1937)
PAGE Tim Tailored Suit Less Mannish . . . r 1 Wearability Is Universal For Spring or Summer ; Hip Length Leader lie The OREGON STATESMAN, Salem, Oregon, Thursday Morning, March 11, 1937 np) I I Pi I - 8 - 1 I ft I , I WHO can deny the perennial appeal of the man tailored suit? No one. Nor can even the i most critical fashion critic deny the fact that there Is much that is new in man tailored suits, particularly insofar as they seem less "man" tailored and more feminine at this time. You will be buying this type of suit for spring, and later on in light er fabrics for summer, too, be cause its -wearability is universal. Although the preferred jacket ii hip length, there are varying der grees slightly, above and below th- i hlpline, -which make all the difference as to whether a par ticular figure can wear this -type of suit smartly. - From the Men The men's wear fabrics still continue in popularity, with her ringbones and chalk stripes as tailored as can be wished for, but the Shetland type woolens In their softly lovely colors, mix ture tweeds in cereal and nub bed weaves, hairy mixtures, gab ardines and sharkskins, as well as a number of other novelty la Dries too numerous to mention, offer a satisfying choice for ev ery suit shoDDer. To go back to "what .makes the; man-tailored suit feminine," it's all done in details such as lifted, . broadened 'shoulders achieved through Ingeniously placed tucks, darted padding and " v vuMi auci m Lapels are often wider,-nd notched much higher, giving a more inamauaj effect. Cut-away effects are verv flattering tnn whether squared off, tapered, or - rounded, and vents lend Interest to the sides and backs of many of the suits, Most dramatic of all details. However, are the pockets many Of Which have been 1nanii. ed by the original suit deaio-m of the far-famed' Praeri n t 9 v JUU don. With curved shapes, squares with- the corners cut off, moon shapes, i and any number of themes ' which, - however, are al ways applied to the Jacket Per fectly flat and if trimmed at all. In only the most simple; tailored manner. Doable Duty One of the most novel Inter pretations of this two piece tail ored suit is that which offers two skirts; one in the same fab ric as the jacket, and one in a contrasting fabric; another var iation of the "compose" theme which offers such practicability ana ward roDe variety in a few f the newer fashions. Diversity Achieved v One of the most obvious de velopments In the men's style world Is the fact that manufac turers are making each unit style In more of a diversity of. fabric patterns. i iff f r " ! f r . " ' '4 4 ?' A. o . Vp" A - I ' I ' PATTERN 42S8 If you'd "cut a fine figure" In the fashion world this season, youll wear this jaunty button-down-the-back frock that certain ly brings "back Interest" to the fore! You'll want to wear this perky Anne Adams shlrtwaistei on every passible occasion, and glory In the chic of Its Peter Pan collar, distinctive slashed sleeves, trim yoke and straight-line skirt. Making Pattern 4288 Is easy as ABC for it's cut with a minimum of simple pattern pieces that may be put together , In no time at all, even by an amateur seamstress. Colorful, washable fabric would be the Ideal material for this prac tical frock. - You'll adore It for sporting occasions in linen,4 polka dotted cotton, cotton shirting; shantung, or tie-silk. Pattern 4288 is available in r PM'Ml, "' f , f ' '"I - 4- - t ft - i M - .- 1 n "f "Vi"1! r Tf - w w PATTERN 4348 Femininity! How far. it will take you in this day and age, and how easily Jfs achieved by wearr Ing just such a lovely frock as Pattern 4348! Easily within your reach, too, for it's an Anne Ad ams pattern, and that means easy making. You'll find those pretty capelets are just as easy a part of the making as they are full of flattery and appeal, while the up rising waistline that, snugs in one's diaphragm, and continues round back in the jauntiest ot ash-ties is ever so good a line for Miss and Matron alike. You 11 be both a spring and summer charm er if you choose a -colorful, print ed or plain silk fabric, triple sheer, eye-catching : synthetic, or shantung! Why not dainty wash able voile for less formal wear? Pattern 4348 is available in sixes 14, 16, 18. 20. 32, 34, 36, 38, 40. 42 and 144. Size 16 takes 3 4 yards 39 Inch fabric. Illus trated i step-by-step v sewing In struct Jons Included. Send FIFTEEN CENTS (15c) in coins or stamps (coins prefer red) for this Anne Adams pattern. Write plainly SIZE, NAME, AD DRESS and STYLE: KUMBEK. sizes 14, 16, 18, 20, 32. 34. 36, 18. 40 and 43. Size 16 takes 8 yards 36 inch fabric Illustrated step-by- step sewing Instructions Included. Send FIFTEEN CENTS (15c) In coins or stamps (coins prefer red) for this Anne Adams pattern. Write plainly SIZE. NAME. AD DRESS and STYLE NUMBER, i Eleven Ranges to Be Given, Awards Fun to Cook Electrically Is Contest Theme Set by P.G.E. Company Seven "streamlined" 1937 elec trie ranges, one each week for the next seven weeks, will be award ed to winners of the "More Fun to Cook Electrically" contest spon sored by the Portland General Electric company and the distrib utors of electric ranges in the territory served by Pepco, it was announced today by W. H. Ham ilton, division manager. A Norge electric range will be given to the winner of the first week's contest. "Thousands of women are find ing it is more fun to cook with electricity," Mr; Hamilton said. Electric ranges are the cleanest and simplest cooking devices, hut housewives are discovering it is sheer pleasure to use a modern range, which is fully automatic and eliminates failures. A modern range does almost everything ex cept select the menu." 25-Word Slogans Contestants ; In the electric range contest are to write 25 words on 'Why It Is More Fun to Cook with an Electric Range." Entries are to be deposited with any electric rane dealer before Saturday. March 20. The winner of the first week's contest will be announced as soon as selected. ! Further details of the contest will be given over radio' station KOIN Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:15 a.m., on Jane Marden's pro gram. Any resident of the territory served by Pepco, except dealers and distributors of electric ranges and their employes, is eligible for entry m the contest. ? Latest Styles in Miller's Windows Completely decked out in spring prints, and the very latest in styles will he Miller's windows tonight when curtains are drawn backhand the lights shine on the first showing ot these new modes. Milady will be completely out fitted, from shoes to hat in the windows tonight. There will be new suits, 'with smart tailoring and intriguing new backs and fronts, there will be dresses of the smartest bright prints, never before equalled in fresh original designing and there will be ac- cessories. so important tvbin- pietlng the ensemble. ; .Hip Length Jacket In the new suit treatment. one Of the newer details is the jacket that has no buttoned or hooked closing, but just wraps over with something of a surplice line, most often belted narrowly. Designers have come to the realt- j sation that the shorter, more i carefully, fitted jacket is the most becoming to the greater number of women, so that the hip-bone length jacket Is one of the sea son's outstandinr favorites. : i I, L n SW.WSSSSStSSWSSSJSMMSSW . J. U 1 1 H PST. Tk jaj 2 t- - TONIGHT . SEE THE PAGEANTRY OF BEAtJTlFUL1 WINDOWS UN VEILED AT 7:30 O'CLOCK . . . PARTICULARLY OUR SEV ENTEEN WINDOWS DEPICTING ijllip SPRING'S FASHION STORY PRECISELY AND AUTHENTICALLY You Are Invited! FASHIONS... It looks as though you can't escape romance this Spring ... if you let your clothes rule your life, at any rate. Take for example, these prints by Nelly Don . . . Pleasantly simple in design, but gorgeously flattering in effect. Other fashions, too. will prove their "fashion worthiness" as one will note in Miller s windows tonight! SUITS... The possession of one of these new suits depicted in oin windows tonight is as good as having your cake, and eating it too! Pay particular attention, when you look at our windows, to me smart taiionng ana iuung. xm new button thru models in plain or pleated backs. DRESSES... WW Exotic, fiery new fashions ... a new vista opened up by the keen interest in Mexico. They're alive with allure . . j. a grand Spring tonic for Winter-weary minds as well as wardrobes. Don t miss seeing that spectacular black ri white frock shown in our corner window. , COATS... From the "flaunty jaunty gigger" coat that makes yob walk on tippy toes, to the 4swing" style fashion in fitted lines, it's a season of extremely interesting coat styles. Gay shades including all tne tones oi "Deige win maice your Spring a new and most delightful one. ACCESSORIES... Yes, tremenduously important for trifles . ; . Witness the 1 1 i V. 1rv..r iVinJv "a.L!A-. nurrying ana scurrying women wiiu niuvr .uai. ioomu and, who insist upon shopping for accessories where co ordinated fashions in millinery, shoes, gloves, handbags, handkerchiefs, flowers, belts, clips, etc, are to be found in color schemes to their liking! Try this plan here at Miller's. r ' MILLINERY. . . That bored look "will disappear under the crowning influ- tm Al ence or a new cnapeaux . ii you mKe sure me mwc is well suited to your type, try our millinery sections for the most comprehensive selections it has been our pleasure to show. ;. r , -4 Thank You.. ..Well See You at the Opening I- ! ii - i hi A a ' :i U " & I 7 3 : t s - ''VS. -. 3 Li v v . : . tee? Lis- - s -. fe7& f . & i;: