Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, March 24, 1953, Page 25, Image 25

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Twaday, March 21, 1953
Silks, Wools, Cottons and
Miracle Fibers Point Up
iNew, l extured Interest
THE CAPITAL JOURNAL, Saba, Orefoa
KA8TE3 PASAE3 Trri T
, Fabrics give the shape and
texture to the Fashion themes
for Spring! Not In many a year
has so much dramatic import
ance' been given to ao many
different, exciting variation!;
slub, rlsp, and lupple fabrics
create a new sensation in wear
ablest ' ' SILK it again every wom
an! fabric 'f particularly In
urah, v honon and ahantung.
The "sflk" coat . ; . the "silk"
dress and the "silk" costume
are all fashion Important thU
Spring. , ,
Jersey and flannel ... pat,
temed tweeds with plain . . .
halry-furface pastels combine
with amooth darki . . ; bouclei
wlth: linens or auitlngi are
the coordinate fabrics for the
fashion-right costumes of the
new season. yr
SIXBS v- fabrics with the
"raw" look of natural fibers
auch as shantung, pongee, seed
ed yarns, textured tweeds are
all newly-important and newly-exciting.
SUPPLE easy-to-drape,
natural handling fabrics
easily adaptable to the slim
silhouette, take on a new surge
f interest in the Spring show
ing in mat Jersey, soft satins,
gentle silks, chiffons and new
est crepes.
CRISP novelty failles,
bengallnes, textured taffetas,
metallic - highlighted combed
cottons, honans and others
give staccato emphasis to crisply-handled
Spring treatments.
The luxury fabrics, such as
vicuna, cashmere and camel's
hair now blended with the
miracle fibers. tak nn
elegance and dramatic import
ance in coat and suit showings.
Look to B-I-G emphasis on
linen . . . jersey . . . shantung!
All of them, important in their
own rights equally Important
as coordinates. - comDlementi
and trims! ; ,', ,
COTTON looms on the fash
ion scene as the leading con
tender for the apotlight! De
signers this year interpret
some of the smartest and most
versatile creation . . Inr riav
time into evening wear in fas
cinating cottons. They have
found cotton minentlv "sulk.
able," and are showing suits
in a wiae variety of cottons
from denims, hafev rnrHn aintf-
hams, to suitings handled with
a menswear loon.
Thev have ad anted mUnni
to everv silhouette and thane
of the season, and dipped them
in a rich variety of pale to viv
id haes. -
Fabrics ranging from cotton
Coronation Coin;
New Jewel Fad ,
An important theme in this
Spring's Jewelry will be the
official British Coronation coin.
Women throughout the country
will add bright fillips to their
costumes in the form of coin
earrings, pins, necklaces and
bracelets. .
The coin la about the size of
an American half dollar, has
been approved by the Queen
and will be worn by British
soldiers.
It is made from a die pre
pared by the mint of England
and several prominent U. S.
Jewelry firms have obtained li
cense to reproduce the design
in all types of Jewelry.
tweeds to sleek cotton surahs,
are made up into classic duster-type
coats, loose, 1 smock
styles, and fitted princess coats.
Many of them arc water-repellent,
and , many glamorous
enough for evening wear.
: Taffetlsed chambrays, sculp-,
tared cottons, waffle-piques,
plisses and jwlsly prints all
come into new importance on
the fashion scene)
Cotton lace appears often in'
the smartest daytime, costumes.
. Whether you are making
your - own Spring wardrobe
. . . or choosing; it from the
smart shops in town, let your
imagination and the wonder
ful fabrics for your choosing
keynote your foundation for
Fashion '93!
Foundations
Accent New
Narrow Line
A natural-looking curve win
underline your lovely figure
this Spring, according to the
new fashions In foundation
garments.: ..'.
The long line is an innova
tion in bras, pan tie-girdles and
the complete one-piece foun
dation. Pantlc girdles arc built up
at the waist to add diaphragm
support or down on the thigh
for a smooth line. Strategically
placed clastic and light weight
feather-boning .help to achieve
freedom with better stomach
support v
More elastic is being used in
many of the new bra styles to
give freedom of movement
alongt with comfortable con
trol The clastic adapts itself
to different figure contours.
A boon to the minimum fig
ure Is the inflatable bra. Oth
er designs that add charm, feat
ure foam . rubber padding
stitched against satin and cot
ton.
- A design innovation is a halter-bra,
adjustable at the neck
line. A wired strapless-comes
in a "D" cup for the fuller fig
ure. Many bras with under-
cup wires have cuffed tops
which can be adjusted to the
wanted depth.
Top-to-hip foundations show
" DMtacttve salt of women
pique and matching eham
bray and trimmed with
mink! Blouse and lining of
solid chambray. ' .
no visible means of support
Low tops arc Important to take
care of the deepest decoletage
in both casual and dressy fash
ions. Waist and midriff control
is an Important feature of
many styles.
' Ruffles, embroidery, eyelets
and rosettes will lead the
trend away from tailored styl
ing. In some places the Amazon
is 40 to 80 feet higher in the
rainy season than in the dry
Glass Panels
Give Beauty; '
Extra Light '
Panels of glass block hol
low bricks of translucent glass
widely used in all types of con
struction - now are being
employed on a wide scale by
home builders and remodelers
from coast to coast : ,
This material, which trans
mits daylight without loss of
privacy, uuuuuon or strengin
can be used with a wide variety
to improve appearance and li
ability of a home. .
The square glass blocks are
about 4 inches thick and come
in e, S and 12-inch sixes. They
are sturdily built and their hol
low interiors contain a partial
vacuum giving a glass block
panel, insulating qualities sim
ilar to an (-inch brick walL
Several face patterns of glass
block are manufactured, each
designed to meet specific
needs. : A : :, p s
The glass block panels are
especially suitable for home
remodeling.' Vertical panels of
glass, block flanking an en
trance will add beauty and
light to the, home. .Square or
rectangular panels can be used
throughout the bouse wherever
additional light la desired with
out exposure of an undesirable
view.t . i , , ,, ,,., .. ... :
Glass block panels aril espe
cially suitable for kitchens and
bathrooms because the . ma
terial is modern, sturdy, good
looking, impervious to water,
easy to keep clean, insures pri
vacy, and on top of all that, is
a good insulating material.
Placed behind the sink, stove,
laundry machine or other work
area an : Utcbeoa, they (t
the bath, the penal soak ex
cellent ahowar walls and divid
ing partition admitting tJt ;
without loss of privacy.
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To Church ... To Grandma's . . . or oft on a iaunt
- you want to look your loveliest for this Easter! the
EASTER PARADE of distinctive fashions is now in
full swing at THE VOGUE OF SALEM. Everything
to produce a "well turned out" you . . . Coats, Suits,
Dresses, Millinery and many "Just Right' accesi
tories. Drop into The Vogue today while selections
are at their very best, and choose your complete '
Easter ensemble! '"'.
Bunny Soft Coats
For Easter and Btyond
The softest, nicest' way we know to top a Spring and
loiter Fashion . . . Shorties in waist length, topper
length, V length, fingertip length. Style lengths
for 53". ::,v
As NtoncHy Advertised
ly: X Sycemere
1 Town Croft '
" Jasklanc
V Smart Lady
Also a beautiful showing
In regular length coats
From $25.00 Thru
; V $89.95
YOUR OWN PAVORITI ORtfUHALS
j Ruby Recs , j Frank Renson
Levis Skeep Agnes
$9.95 Thru $29.95
Beautiful Dresses
With Glamor Plus
Original presentations from . the
style-wise Easter Fashions '
Easter and all through
the year The Vogue of
fers you the Top Styles
in Women's Apparel.
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; FROM THESE TOP DtSIGKERS
X Mien Kaye De Michel
1 Pawl Socks CeearlTlme
From $12.95 Thru' $59.95
Suitable Suits
The new suits have a planned costume
. look, here shown In the suit with stole.
YOU ARE SURE TO KNOW THE LABELS
r NeeJtalleNiceH Priedmont .
Meerdele Calidvy
. Jecklene From $19.95
thru $119.95
Vogue pf Salem
445 and 437 Store .
Apparel of Distinction for Smart Women
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Easter Bonnets f Vr
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