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. ?,.2,$ec. 3, Journal, Salem, Ore., Mon., Mar. 18, '5 i Pilady's Spring Fashions Present Parade of New Ideas Shrinking Reduced Scientists have now developed processes which permit woolen sweaters and sport shirts to be washed with minimum of mat ting or shrinking. Just be sure to read washing directions care fully and never useJoiUnwacr: AN 'EXTRA' HAT For an "extra" hat, tcenj' spring favorite is a hat of printed silk,- pique or organdy with, t matching fabric scarf. Slender Lines to Be Glorified; Changes Appear in Necklines, Shades; Prints Return to Favor -The shape of things to come In fashions is going to seem peculiar at'first. Springtime will see glori fixation of the slim line-meaning a softened slenderncss and a look that can be called "pretty," "lady like" or feminine." Briefly, we're going to buy new necklines, new materials, pointed shoes, toguc hots, "blousy" dresses in-polka dots or print and we ll wear neutral, particularly gray, shades. .'ollars are perhaps the newest off the new. They have been re moved completely In some coses aod doubled in others. The neckline hgwevcr, is invariably wide on coils, suits or dresses. fabrics our grandparents used toj enjoy arc returning to favor now the 1 chiffons or crepes, geprgetle, de Chine, romalne, or Cnainuse and gabardine. Even the old standbys like the wools and knitsare coming out with a new facet They can be tissue thin or hayo an open, almost lacy, weave. This season, too, madam is going tosibe more fussy than in a long tiitjc. Prints arc coming back into fajror and she will see dots, checks orfjl (lowers blooming everywhere. Parbailarly the rose which will beln every Imaginable color and size. Pals Change Again As far as hats are concerned, when hats don't change it'll be news. -This year, as usual,' there art a variety of shades hut in the mijin we're goimt back to the large brimmed, flowery hats, or vofjy small close fitting' hats In nriandv. net. straw or chiffon Brims on the new hats are turned down and all nuile wide, while the. smaller hats are almost tight they resemble turbans, Shoes arc going through their first metamorphosis this year siifte the rounded toe became pop ular quite awhile ago. Now the too. Is pointed. Of course,, there are all kinds of decorations, but torfd and bows, but the shape Is the same-pointed. And the heels are new loo. ou can have your choice of the4 flattering high heel, tapered, heel, or the French heel. And there will be all kinds of leathers, sort ana hard, rough or smooth, from wrjlch to choose. ijtith coals, the changes will be drastic. In the first place, capes are coming back. You will see full coat-length capes and coats with cape collars. However, in complete contrast to the cape, courtiers arc also showing coats, straight with collar, pushed up sleeves and rounded back. This Is evolving into what will be known as (ho "cocoon" shape. And part of this new line will be the dropped shoulder, a J Plain Blouse Out Under that spring suit, the plain blouse Is now out of fashion. Flowered or print blouses with lon sleeves arc tho newest thing. Pleats and drapes In the skirt wll( add to this more feminine look, In place of the sheath lines. Bells on coots and dresses have als achieved a newness. They arc nov to be casually knotted like a saslie. Cummerhunds or drnping are! also being used to mark the new waistline. This line will, as usual be both up and down. Some experts arc claiming tho "empire" style while others have lowered the' line. But so far women still seom to preter the natural line at the waist. Now of course, every fashion magaiinc or fashion expert advocate cerlnin colors or in novations or modes as "tho rule' for. the new season. And. as usual women will buy simple what suits them best, nut there is a new outline to fashion this year whatever madam adds or takes away-lhe effect will be- soller, rounder, definitely slim, lady-like ana, feminine. Rain ii on Hinder That Smart Look Salem area women can have that really fashionable look while dodging spring showers this year. Practically every fabric from silk to worsted jersey has receiv ed the waterproof treatment this season. Colors for raincoats look new and fresh, too, especially In pretty pastel tones. 1 The very popular full-length cape styles are a natural for rainwear. Many have hoods for extra fashion plus extra protection. Another favorite new style which looks just as good when the sun is shining, is a deep-pocketed town coat variation of the Chesterfield silhouette. Simplicity n Teen Hats Simplicity stars In teen hats for spring. Lightweight straws, felts and synthetics flatter young heads. Colors will lean to pastels, while or natural shades and hats are seldom trimmed with more than a grosgrain band , ending In a bow or streamer. For dress-up, teen hats sometimes take a flower wreath or nosegay, Cap Is Set for Season SMALLER ACCESSORIES Spring accessories for men, gen erally smaller and neater, include many reproductions of links, clips and tic bars that were the classics of Grandpa's, day. Designs will be more intricate and keyed to spe cific themes. The large brim, (he high crown, the bunch of (lowers, these are all part of the new Inok-thc feminine, soft look that will be a popular part of this Spring, This bonnet Is beige straw with a tide-cluster of yellow silk violets. Pattern Push Shirt Trend Patterned shirts will enjoy a big push this spring Including many with bold, bold stripes. Checks and neat printed pat terns such as pin dots also will be popular with the male sex. In terest In the more elegant shirts will be confined chiefly to even ing wear, not so much in the plealcd bosoms as In the ruffled variety. There will be few new collar slylcs. One new idea is a collar with buill-in slays. More Colors In Stockings Taking their cue from a spring fashion and color preferences, hosiery stylists have designed new stockings as costume accessories In soft, pale hues and color blends. To harmonize with navy cos tumes, there are nylons in Wedge wood grays and smoky blue grays. The beige family will get plenty of play and nylons In gray tones have been color warmed. Modest Trend Noted in Feminine Footwear We're going to be more modest in our lootwear this scuson. No more of those brazenly ex posed toes and heels. Our feet are going to go back into the shell. Ihis will lo culled the slioe sheath" and Is supposed to be the most comfortable shoo in years. Like the sheath dress the shoe is slim in silhouette and mode ol leather that will fit tho foot as snugly as the dress with the soft, feminine styles that will charact erize tho spring apparel. When you shop for spring shoes you will want to look closely at Ihc fine details, the small but important differences which dis tinguish this season's pumps. Note Ihc slrnlghtcr sidelines. Sec how often you find a higher riding look created by longuc or peak details on the vamp. Feci the toe of tho shoe. Not only is II more pointed than you have been accustomed to, but it is also softer. And the trimmings have been placed In enhance the overall design of the shoe. Textured Leathers Gain This season lextured leathers arc making a strong entrance in fields dominated by cither smojth or sueded leathers. Closed loe sandals particularly mules are now a year round favorite style witli many women. You can find mules on medium heels as well as on the very high ones, and they are styled for street wear as well as after dark. Closed toes arc an added feature on the sling, another sandal style. Now women who like slings, but do not like open toes, can have their cake and cat it too. Slings, whether with open or closed toe, have undergone a change in recent months. You will notice that the sidelines are dropped down toward the sole. Try on a pair of slings in one of tho new leather colors and walk up to the mirror. You will sec that the sides almost disappear, giving a very open look to the shoe. If It Is an open look you want, there are several other sandal silhouette that will appeal to you. One Is the T-shnpe and another is the instep strap. Both are executed in smooth or textured leather. Crowns Going Up, Brims Come Down in Ladies' Hat Creations We're going to wear crowns this voar all of us. Styles in hats have gone both up and down. The crown has gone up and the brims been turned down. Made in the softest of mat erials and trimmed with great bunches of flowers-you have Spring's newest hat. Softness of line and texture are the keynote of spring. Even the most symmetrically balanced hats often have a flattering lift above the brow, a softly cushioned edge or an uprolled brim. The toque shape, with its prominent crown is prettily rounded, tapered, dimp led or draped. The profile hat, with a dashing lilt of crown or a deep side dip of brim recalls the glamourous styles of the 30's. Fabrics contribute a feminine, milliner made look. Chiffon, georgettes, organdy and "souffle" straw are intricately tucked, pleated, puffed and draped to make both small and larger hats look light and lovely as clouds. Felts Liked Fine felts, suonle as fabric, vie with real and artificial silks. Straws have a spongy softness and transparency in designs that inter weave flossy souffle with yearn, ribbon, beads and braids. Transparent hairbraid combined basketweave straws are often lat ticed with light. Balibuntals and linen-straws are intricately tucked and shirred, and even fine-sewn straw has a delicate three dimen sional air. Spring flowers "of fine silk and sheers further the light and feminine look and the complexion smoothing softness oflacy veiling often adds the finishing touch to flattering spring hats. Trimmings are intricate, yet in conspicous. Velvet ribbon, novelty ribbons striped with straw or sat in, tiny tuffs of feathers, touches of embroidery and jewelled motifs appear in matching or contrasting hues. Teen Shoes Now Elctfant There's going to be more ele gance in tccn-agc footwear this spring. And this will answer those who say the youngsters don t nave taste. Flats and casuals, long favored by the younger set, arc newly shapely , and elegantly trimmed with all the finesse of an evening slipper. Chief colors are the beige to brown range, with brilliant orange and green shades as well as black i with straw has a frothy dcpl, while I and white, alone or combined. . "v -in n r m x ii v. I Lily of theVolleyl franct'i symbol of Love and tuck $225 Iht i.l- Brilllanr cenlsr diamond, 6 match Ing diamonds. J250 ff)iit( Brlllionl cenlar diamond, 7 match" Ing diamonds. $300 fht ttf Brllllani center diamond, 10 molch Ing diamonds. Mtti fnthdt Fed. ton Lily of fie Valley newest and loveliest ol locking ring ensembles Joy reaches deeply ond sentimentally into the heart that owns Ihis ensemble... achieving with exquisite perfection the ever fresh and inspiring pattern of the treasured flower. Now radiantly reflected in the fiery brilliance of carefully selected blue-while diamonds, love's spell will live for al ways in your view. 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