flV^^]-*^^r^c^<^^ iiTT-t«-rir«Tiinin--wirni^MnBl,lf.i ,T » w ^ ^ »» « : _ ! „ &:P f V I s# m S ^ U F U i U C A N - T H U R S O A Y , MARCH 16, 1967 1&X: mmmm Tent shape swinging Touch of color in bridal gown For tbia year's spring bride, the world of fashion Is at her command, to help her enhance her own special brand of fresh young beauty on her wedding day. In the past three years, the selection of bridal fashions has been blossoming anew with every season, and with exceptional loveliness. This spring, the bride can choose from the empire line, the bell skirt, the modified princess [the A-line and other shimmering new silhouettes. • • • Teaches of color are see* In any of the new gowns. That "something blue" may now be a lilting sash or an azurre lining to a pale, frail fabric. Finely embroidered white flowers may have yellow centers. Pink may add a delicate touch of color in narrow bands trailing down the bodice. I^ce is prominent in the spnng bridal picture. Sleeves and bodies may be trimmed | with it Some gowns have lace The gently mobile tent shape swings into spring, as the favored entry for new coats. appliques. Hie lace cage is a fashion favorite. On her head, the bride may wear a pillbox, a babushka, a mantilla or a cloud of tulle. New this spring, however, are romantic floral headdresses. • The new swinging silhouette is entirely spring '67. High and very controlled at top, it flows into a soft flare. Variations include width stemming from a high-up belt. * » A sparUtag part ef the bridal fashion revolution has been the development of new stylings in diamond wedding Jewelry — usually the only part of the bride's finery which is not packed away after the wedding. Jewelry designers have created a host of distinctive stylings for the diamond engagement ring, all built around the classic symbol of a prominent center diamond. Often the flare is so subtle and the fit so high that the coat moves in one flattering feminine line—a far cry from last season's "skinny" coat, notes the National Board of the Coat I and Suit Industry. Elegant but Twinkling Bell-ringers are lifted lines, refined silhouettes, gentle texfctures, pale-blaze tones. Fashion m ' is an elegant young lady with ; a twinkle in her eye. Both traditional and conOn the march is the bras^temporary designs are seen in buttoned military look in coats, diamond wedding pins. Be' * accessorized with caps and stiffcause of the fariety of new brimmed boaters. It includes styles, the pin is catching' up ' 'I **$& epaulets, multiple pockets, belts with the diamond pendant as nm * m j and wide, crisp lapebs the most popular gift choice | The fleets in, too—-represeni|of wedding jewelry. ' ed with patriotic tones and | nautical insignia. I Sometimes, this season's coats SLEEK CHIC—And one step ahead of her time. The girl of use belts—side, back or front to today who wants to look like the girl of tomorrow is dressed , indicate fit at the top. Occas**% in plastic from head to toe. Starting at the top, "Regency" ionally, low-placed belts and sunglasses that "swing like a pendulum do!" Spanking white Pans-inspired chain belts are Television frames worn to complement the swinging little seen. • SPSS£>. piasti-dress of black and white dimension pattern on top of '"I::" coats also include shirtblack vinyl. And for those dancing feet; plastic slippers * coats, shorter - than - long pup All - American and greater | es such as ottoman ribbing, SHE-SHELLS BY THE SEA SHORE—New with different eolors of pants in the bright colthat would do Cinderella proud. For the discotheque, private . tents, horizontals done with fabtextore-set Eakalore nylon knits are fashioned ors fashion prescribes for this spring. Soft, than ever, knits appear in every j wording and tweedy surfaces, party or night on the town, sunglasses are more and more a ric—and even newer, with seamin brightty-cofored, reversible tank tops that silky and lustrous, the nylon knits are corn- phase of the spring fashion pic- Soft, smooth double-knit is night-life accessory. i ing. Sash-tied "bathrobe*' coats, ture. Supple, free-moving dou- seen by itself or combined with flip from orange to pink, navy to firecracker pleteJy washable and drip dry. , saas buttons, are making "in"ble^kmts and jerseys create the attractive textures to create ! red, aqua to yellow fiau Greet for wearing roads. smart knit costumes. most excitement. Collars Are Minimal Collars have fashion interest Colors and patterns are un- *n*at old favorite, the wool but are mainly kept to a miniinhibited Stripes flash boldly sweater, has never had it so mum, in open petal, lapeled. every which - way or appear good, fashionably speaking. It club and mandarin versions. with glittering silver threads has a new, long, lanky line. The costume, still completely running through them for bril- sometimes interrupted by an liant e\enmg looks. Empire or natural drawstring- Imagination in shoe design re- tie versions. Style notes most fashionable, is very versatile pivoted around a smar: Checks are blazing new roads waist. f suits this spring in a teen col- in evidence are stitched detail, when ' Once again Rome sets the in knit fashion with ingenious Knits are making the sports-' lection that shows freshness in flat bows, high-cut and ghittie-c°ai Dresses coordinate. Coat colors are subtle but a i pace m the fem:r;ne fashion combinations that divide a dress wear scene in mix-and-match every flat, snap in every sandal ties, multiple or T-straps. heady spring tonic—in egg-yoke i world. Thi> time ;: a;:iN its half-and-half on the vertical or shorts, slacks and tops. Double- and pzazz in every pump The moc. always a teen basic. t fashion M-jopa: the nv^\ ne- introduce two or three or more knit pants suits and jackets Lightweight leathers appear is strong in the kiltie. tassel. yellow, lemon, orange, candy! fuschia, red-red. Blues ofelected h:t o ciris on the fa-hion co]ors in contrasting sleeves, adopt a military mood. in a multitude of textures, and monk-strap and pillow-stitching pink, fe "*co^nU r ower. turquoise, pow, scene . . the :>- tn 14-\ear-oids vokes and skirts. colors get particular attention ! For the fir<t time little girl: The top of the knit dress sil- Central Park also has its fash- from the teen-ager. Shades for departments this season in ad- der and a new navy that takes dition to the classic penny to accessorizing with white, wiil be able to wear kmu that boueue is spare and high, with ; ion eccentrics. One socialite fre- her shoes include purple, pink. loafer. green, yellow and, of course, are so fine, they don't even look j ciose-cut armholes that are quently enters the Park on a mango yellow and sharp green, like knits. Unlike mom'? Knits,' natural\y rounded or have a tandem bicycle pedaled by her with camel and brown stepping The supple leather walker, red. closed and comfortably heeled. Coat fabrics speak softly but these keep away from the full- gquared'-off look. The body of firmly. Many are double-woven fashioned look. > these spring dresses, however, chauffeur in complete uniform, out for sports wear. while she sits perched atop the Classic navy and red are takes a trim tongue and brass for bulkless drapability. This delightful collection in-' can vary from a floating tent rear seat in a full-iength chin-1 youthful favorites, while white hardware trim. eludes brightly colored solids, to an A-line to a straight and SEAMS MOVING UP—Climbing ap a staircase a gal's legs are and prints . . . all of them wash- narrow skimmer. chill a. It will not, however, set j teams with everything, especial- For late spring and summer. For the teen-age set, it's the definitely on display, and the newly important fashion seams able Not even the party dress Sleeves are showing a new a new trend. country sandal from typesainvariety earth kooky and wet look. They favor ]yZingy black.little heels or fla:ties of teens can choose are sbawn off to advantage. Leg-watcbers report that hosiery has been overlooked, for there importance in spnng knits, in Color is felt even-where, freshj sport broad new toeiines. in brown leather, some brass-stud- the hot colors. , .in some inpatterns this Spring feature a great deal of openwork with are some designs that are ankle-: iengths ranging from short to closed, cut-out. sandal, sling and ded or buckled. stances toned down by white dear never harsh. the leg showing underneath. length. the full-length skinny sleeve. Among the davtime dresses is ' Barbara dreeses, sUll very Belts Make Mart a print shift that subtly gradu-1 much in ^ ^ < ™ r * Will the next fashion look be i ates from pale to hot pink and ; guently-ml off by turtl e a t o n a fitted one, with well-marked ! is so smart design-wise. the little|' ^ ^ T J * m * * " * * waistline? New interest in girls1 mothers are going to want different «!*«*• belts says it could be so. For,; them copied in their sues | ^ J ^ / ^ ^ ^ S now, belts are meant tor casu- ! A party dress that is certain | U* darling of J * ^ * ™ PARADISE alwear, are wide and adorned tn win every lassie's little heart,, because of its wardrobe xerssis white wuh'pifed sleeves and I tility, has found its way to the Embroidery mates a striking with nailheads, other metal a pink sash. ; tait acene in handsome texturimpact tn all areas of spring treatments. apparel, from sportswear to day and evening fl iv. ^ ., 1 > Colors, patterns unhibited in knits ? Imagination puts pep in your shoes Rome sets pace Embroidery I makes impact the KITTEN that started it ell! news women sverywhere will • • • Schiffll embroideries festtsro greater multiples of color, motifs up to 10 times the usual site, and strong emphasis on ceomertrfcs and hantatge patterns. T t e mm- T e l e e f £ e otigiaal Kin—, < for Paa&e U l t in laamoexMe shows wstat roua&r toe*. 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