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WEDNESDAY, APRIL S. 1961
MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE, MEDFORD, ORE.
Dress Theme Variations Point
Up Case for Extremes in '61
The many variations
, dress themes for the new sea
son point up a case for ex-
-- tremes. On one side are the
. svelte, lithe-lined sheath, sil
houette; on the other are the
full-blown beauties
Lending shape , and style
credence to these important
-, silhouettes (and the subtle va
riations in the center) are ex
citing new fabrics with tex
ture, lightness of weight, col
or, print and pattern all
equally important.
Linens, silk linens and pe-
sante are fabrics important
for texture. Smoothies such as
- silk, shined-up cottons, jersies,
and many, many synthetics in
solo or in harmonious blend
with natural fibers are part of
the picture."
Texture Interests
Menswear fabrics and
tweeds; raw silks, surrahs, tie-
silks, light-as-a-tissue woolens
' and crepes are tantalizing tex-
- lure Interests.
-, Airy chiffons, sheerest of
cottons and a host of new
man-made fibers and blends
are the fabrics that further
drape and shape sprlng-lnto-
summer dresses and enseal
bles. ' v
The color news is express
ed in all the bold pastel! of
the season plus hot colors that
, are "real cool," In dresses,
black and white In all possi-
. ble harlequin and domino con
trasts express compatible chic,
And, don't forget it's going to
be an "iced coffee" summer at
browns step out in linens and
lace, cottons and chiffons in
all degrees of creamy good
ness, from cafe au lait to. ex-
presso brown.
All shades of grey are stand
outs; paisley prints are eipe-
cially good ; In , black and
brown; cheers for the red,
white and blue, too - and a
big welcome to off beat com
bo's such as purples with tur
quoise, hot pinks with shells
and trios of acid green, citron'
and blue.
You'll love the subtle blend
ing of stained-glass prints,
new-hued glen plaids and bold
floral splashes.
Easy Waistlines
Waistlines are in evidence,
easily defined, relaxed in
. look. Necklines are absolute
ly unlimited in their many va
riations from cardigan to deep
V-plunges. Included are such
themes as Jewel and slit neck
1'""; scoops, bateaus, cowls,
diagonals, mandarin, sabrlnas
and pie cuts.
Skirts Viave their day In
modified s h e a t h stylings;
pleats in countless variations;
trumpet, pout, breezeway and
bias cuts. Many dresses have
lots of midriff interest, or at
the lowered walslllne - others
make the neckline a focal
point while many after-five
styles put the spotlight on
hemlines with harem drape
ries and accents. '
Important in dresses too,
are the many little extras of
matching jackets or other
tops, to make the dress much
more elegant, much more ver
satile.
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CIRCULAR COAT The circular Coat stresses the new width
in spring coats, Important features are the cardigan ntokline,
giant! low-priced pocketl and ' cropped sleeves, A pebbly.
creamy wool gives new dimensions of luxury to this new,
new coat, says the Wool Bureau. Coat by James Allison of
Frank Gallant, Toque by Emme, Gloves by Kislav , .
Sfsndaway Collars In Maternity Style
Flattering standawsy tfil-
lars are employed as subtle
diversionary tactics In two at
tractive new maternity styles
for Spring, ' ;
A dress fashioned ol wild
silk features a bolera back
for further interest, is elegant
either, before or after dark. A
two niece dress in satln-
flnished rayon ottomon, print
ed all-over with dainty apple
blossoms, forms a beautiful
costume for evening wear.
Tunic and elongated Bubble
lines In unusual fabrics are
also seen in' new maternity
fashions for Spring, Lacy rib
bon knits, lave - over - taf
fetas, like - linen cottons, plus
silks form the basis for an ex
citing new collection,
High voltage colors, rang
ing from variegated stripes to
yellow, brighten the waiting
period , . . many designs are
gaily punctuated with dots of
aspirin to oversized coin di
mensions, tor new pattern in
terest. -
Leather Apparel
Is Dominated by
Elegant Design
- Feminine elegance in sil
houette, design and detailing
dominates the newest in leath
er apparel this spring. .
Lightweight leathers for mi
lady mold into fashion's new
est fluid lines for warm weath
er wear.
Loose - fitting comfortable
costumes which take advant
age of leather's natural abili
ty to 'breathe ' lend air con
ditioning to sports and eve
ning wear.
Leather separates such as
jerkins, vests, bandstand
skirts, culottes and clamdig-
gers - in both smooth and
suede leathers have been add
ed, to this season's sport and
casual costumes.
Nauiral Tones
Neutral tones and clear col
ors make these new spring '61
"add - on" leathers fashion
right wardrobe builders be
cause they blend with many
different costumes and cos
tume colors. The middy look
jacket appears in several var
iations; some with sailor col
lars, while others are. collar-
less with 'deep V-nscklinei,
'Bolero 'Jackets are -casual
and dressy costume dividends,
Casual versions 'show bolero
Jackets teamed with-matching
sueae pant or ricniy.ieweUed
smooth leather , for evenlne
wear with dresses, Loose fit
ting blouson tops with tle-
airing, wanu nn win zavor.
For. daytime wear, twin
trends In leather coats appear
on the fashion scene. One
long, smooth leather "foreign
correspondent", coat has a tux
edo Wont and Shawl collar
with self leather belt. Vari
ation! of this line are seen in
pocket placement, stitch de
tailing and cuffs.'
Less Tailored Leek
For women who favor a less
tailored look,' there are wrap
costs ; in varying lengths,
many -in nanoy . suedes that
change t o n e ss you brush
them. Newest wrap coats boast
trim, either in contrasting
leather or fur. , 1
Leather coats become more
elaborate for evening with
more fur evident on cuffs and
collar. Lustre ' leathers are
equally popular with the the
ater and dining - out crowds.
Leather colors go extreme
from pales to brlghts. The
chalk tones show off in beiges,
off - whites, powdery laven-
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ABSTRACT PRINT - The
silken look and overblouse
styling as well as a new ab
stract print are all news
makers on the spring scene
and make news in this blous
on of wrinkleless Estron "S1
acetate by Eastman. Blouse by
Alice Stuart.
Silk Scarfs in
Spring Fashions
Unfurled and rising high on
new spring costumes are silk
scarfs in the boldest and most
colorful nmblem patterns.
Designs are revamped for
modern wear but reflect the
revival of interest in King
Arthur's court.
Knock-out colors are com
bined in bold, irregular stripe,
dot or flowerlike heraldics.
Collarless jackets, and
dresses emphasize the need
for a scarf accent. Cowl cir
clets, boy scout ties, triangles,
and sashes are touches for a
bare neckline.
High on the list is a -mel
ange of colors boldly brushed
on for spring.- Lime, royal
blue, powder blue and teal are
combined for a real color
splash.
Dots and dots in colored
beads on white ground are
fashioned on silk scarfs. Folka
dots, a spring favorite, are
given lift by irregular shape
and placement and come in
the traditional small dots to
larger coin sizes. v
So show your colors smart
ly with exciting scarf accents.
ders, misty greens and mellow
tans. Bright leathers on the
town this .spring are seen in
vivid blue, bright ' yellows
and mauves.
'Slim-Jims' Now
Beyond Fad Stage
One of the newest, most use
ful form of a chest is the tall
narrow one with seven draw
ers. It is only about 20 inches
wide.. These tall slim 'chests,
ing "slim-Jims" in modern
now gone beyond the trend of
fad stage.
This spring, stores are show
ing "slimljims" in modern,
Early' American, French Pro
vincial, , Italian and several
other period designs. - Prices
vary, of . course, depending
upon the quality one wishes
as is true of other furniture.
It is said the tall narrow
chest originated in France. It
was especially popular during
the time' of Napoleon and
there is some speculation that
it was originally a stack of
cases holding clothing. At any
rate it became known as a
semalnler," a cabinet having
a drawer for each day of the
week." '. .'
Seven, not too deep drawers
could provide order out of
chaos in any . room of t he
house. Some ingenious design
ers have viewed the series of
drawers as a good answer to
storage of men's "small
clothes" as the English say.
With a cupboard added at the
top or bottom of the tier of
drawers even hats or shoes
can be stored, - .
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New Pearl Made.To
Fill Rising Demand
A new simulated pearl call
ed "Perle de Mer" has been
developed specifically to .fill
the growing demand for fine
quality, pearls of larger diam
eter,, .
These pearls, which are' al
most indistinguishable from
the genuine cultured pearls
are simulated from the finest
component raw materials un
der elaborately controlled
manufacturing conditions by
the Richelieu company, mak
ers of fine jewelry.
Since oysters may take-sev
en years or more to produce a
fine-quality pearl of large di
ameter, few owners of cul
tured pearl beds are willing
to keep their investment tied
up under water for that period
of time.
In addition, few oysters are
capable of growing pearls
over eight millimeters in
size.
NEW FABRICS!
NEW DESIGNS!
NEW COLORS!
NEW SELECTION!
EXCITEMENT
BY THE YARD!
BRIDAL SATIN $
Full rang of colors.
45 inche wide.
SATINS
35 colors to choose from.
42" wide. : '
BROCADES
10 beautiful colors.
50 inches wide.
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45" Wide , (J Jf Yd. 43" Wider ; U V"
SEREDA LINEN 'SsMoth
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45" Wide Yd.. Resistant UJf Yd.
JACKET DRESSES
Reg.
16.95
288
Pin checked drip dry miracle blend dreisei with
scoop necked top, full skirt and daintily cuffed and
collared jacket . . nationally 16.95,
if
PEAR
BLOSSOM
FESTIVAL
SPECIALS
DRESSES
500
Reg. 29.95
to
39.95
lovely spring and summer dresses. Some with
jackets. In beautiful, bright prints and a wide
assortment of new fashion colors. A real Festival of
values.
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ALL WEATHER
(OATS
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Reg. 17.95 and 19.95.
Plaids, checks, floral prints
and solids. Taffeta lined.
Water, repellant. Wear
rain or shine.
Summer
Formats
900
Reg.
29.95
& 35.95
Cute, airy summer
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COTTON
KNITS
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Only 15.18 ... regularly
19.95. 2-plece double cotton
mdtlitse knit dresses with tie
belted hip tip cardigan and
slim skirt. Nationally 19.95.
BRIDAL FABRICS
Shop here for the most complete selection of lovely fabrics for the bride and
the brides' maids. r
; For the Finest Selection of All Your Sewing Needs See
MEDFORD
YARDAGE CENTER
410 East Main
Phone SP 3-5681
LAMINATED
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Only 14.88 ... regularly 19.95. , '' ' j 1 (Cllf
Laminated jersey ,toppers. John- ft V jl jl. .Jvj
ny collar, flap pockets, double 1 qI;
breasted with contrasting braid v jl I
trim. Nationally 19.95. j ll 1
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BABY-DOLLS
Only 3.49 . . . regularly 4.98.
Lace trimmed baby doll pajamas
. . flower bedecked. A fine
gift for graduation.
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