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By MALINDA BERRY
The Association of Producing
Artists may open a new world of
evening fashion for Ann Arbor
women, just as it is opening a new
dine"sion" in University-theatre
relations.
Priorto the gala President's
Preview held Oct. 2, the only time
a man ever wore a tuxedo was to
a pledge formal or private party.
Often the dress of his partner did
not compliment the complete for-
mality of his attire.
Marcella Cisney, wife of Robert
C. Schnitzer, executive director of
the University Professional Thea-
tre Program, wore a floor-length
gown to the preview. Mrs. Harlan
H. Hatcher also had on a full.
length dress for the opening.
Limited Contacts
Most students, however, seldom
go to President's Previews, % and
therefore their contacts with for-
mal and evening wear are limited
to pledge formals.
The woman choosing her for-
mal for December parties and
dances should definitely investi-
gate the many new bright colors
that are being shown.
It might be time to retire the
"basic black" dress and come out
in real colors. Women look their
best wheni they have on red, blue
or green. These colors are stun-
ning with brocades, silks, satins
and taffetas for evening wear.
Exotic plaids are blossoming at
dances and pledge formals.
Black Combination
Mrs. Hatcher's dress for the
President's Preview showed how
black can be combined very strik-
ingly with a brighter color. She
wore an embroidered brocade, tur-,
Shaggy Hats
Lend Color
To Campus
By MARTHA MacNEAL
Shaggy, furry hats reminiscent
of the fierce Russian Cossacks are
the most popular campus head-
wear for casual wear.
Colors range from brilliant reds,
oranges, blues and purples to dull,
muted shades of green and brown.
Some of these colored hats are
decorated with iridescent spangles,
large, fuzzy pom-poms or tassels.
Italian knit and ski hats have
intricate patterns which may be
matched to sweaters and mittens.
Other wool knits have fur brims
but retain the fitting look.
Net 'Whimsey'
For dressy occasions, the net
"whimsey" is still the mainstay in
headwear. Some, however, have
velvet crowns, which may indicate
an evolutionary trend back to
true hats.
Matching hats and gloves in
fake leopard design remain one
of the most popular styles for the
winter months.
Many of these accessory fash-
ions are "going Western," with
mittens now appearing in short-
haired pinto designs, with leather
palms which may be lined with
fur.
Furry Mittens
The familiar oversize, furry mit-
tens in bright colors are surviving
the law of the fashion jungle with
unabated vitality. Matching fur
earmuffs also may be matched
with them,
The immensely long wrap
around scarves that were popular
a year or so ago have lost popu-
larity. Scarves have returned to
normal lengths, in traditional
plaids and new, wide stripes in
complementary colors.
Collegiate Women
Lean to Casuals
By MARJORIE BRAHMS
The University of Michigan, like
all college campuses, has an un-
written but well-known set of do's
and don'ts on dress for the college
woman.
Unlike dormitory dress regula-
tions, these rules can be broken
withouthpunishmentnbut usually
are not.
For example, on a bright Satur-
day afternoon, the procession to
football games usually sparkles
with bright, knee-length kilts, a
popular and enduring fashion on
campus. Kilts, in a variety of clan
plaids, are fastened with large
safety pins. Most girls prefer to
wear them with bulky sweaters or
crew-necks, blouses and dark knee
socks.
After the Game
Saturday night in football sea-
son is a festive time with parties,
dances and victory celebrations.
While casual dress is always ac-
ceptable, many women prefer to
This year, as last, an A-line is
popular; it is ascomfortable, loose-
fitting style with a slightly flared
skirt.
Homecoming weekend is a spe-
cial event on campus. This year
there will be two Homecoming
dances, one formal and one in-
formal, as well as a special per-
formance featuring comedian Bob
Newhart.
Formal Dances
A formal dance brings out a
variety of costumes. The most
popular color for winter, as well
as the most practical, is black,
but many women choose light col-
ored chiffons and silks or dressy
wools.
Especially popular this year are
the new, very fashionable Italian
knits. Suitable for dress wear, they
come in dresses and suits.
Many Italian knits, a name
commercially used to apply to
knits from all European countries,
are three-piece suits. The blouse
is a coordinating stripe, print or
solid.
Week Nights
Concerts and plays provide a
special opportunity to get dressed
up on week nights. Hill Aud. and
Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre are
bright spots on chilly autumn
nights, when Ann Arborites put
on their finery. Most University
women choose two-piece wool
dresses, suits or silks for the per-
formances.
While dress wear is a welcome
change from ordinary school
clothes, the general tone of dress
on campus is toward casual out-
fits. Bermudas and slacks are regu-
larly worn to classes. By far the
most popular outfit for any time
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This pretty, young model is wearing a black wool cocktail dress
with a heart neckline. The taffeta soufflet complete with a pink
rose makes for an effective silhouette.
quoise - blue mandarin collared
jacket over her black floor length
gown.
It has been proven that people
reflect what they are wearing and
this is true for color as well as the
type of dress. Perhaps women
can throw caution to the winds
and go formal--long gloves, dan-
gling earrings, real colors and an
evening dress, the component parts
of a brilliant evening.
Ann Arbor has many provincial
habits, and one of them is its eve-
ning attire. The Schnitzer's have
brought more than a theatre com-
pany with them; they have
brought the glamour and beauty
of the big city at its most dazzling
best.
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Turtle Necks
Show Spark,
Add Warmth
By GAIL EVANS
Sweater weather is here again.
Bulky-knit V-necks, new lower
than ever U-necks, turtle-necks,
traditional cardigans and crew-
necks will keep women warm.
Sweaters are being worn under
trench coats, ski jackets, blouses
and even under other sweaters
this fall. The turtle-neck sweater
under a blouse is the pace-setter
this season.
For those who would prefer not
to wear a full sweater under a
blouse, but like the appearance,
the turtle-neck dicky is the
answer.
Football Sweaters
Loosely knit and bulky, the
heavy mohair fashions in V-neck
and U-neck styles provide excel-
lent protection on brisk football
Saturdays. Crew-neck and boat-
neck casual sweaters are still cam-
pus favorites on other occasions.
Vivid colors will spice-up fall
wear. Tangerine, breen-the new
brown-green-olive, gold, purple,
teal blue, fire-house red are be-
ing shown.
Italian, mohair hand - knits,
Scandinavian ski sweaters, Scot-
tish shetlands and bulky Irish
sweaters are vying with American
manufacturers.
Bright Colors
Ski sweaters in bright blues,
greens, greys, browns and black
and trimmed with silver buttons
have become as popular as the
sport itself. Pull-over ski sweaters
provide real warmth for out-door
sports.
Standard shetland cardigans are
still worn most by women. They
provide warmth and the finish
ing touch to any outfit. Colors
can be mixed or matched.
The zippered sweater is becom-
ing popular as an all-purpose
cardigan. This sweater in solid
colors edged with a sharply con-
trasting color is practical and at-
tractive.
Roll-Over Collars
Casual sweaters with large roll-
over collars with cabled sleeves
or patterned stitching add variety
to any sweater wardrobe.
Sweaters also find their place
in a more formal setting. Flower
prints and paisley patterns can
be worn with school skirts or Sun-
day afternoon dresses.
Embroidered and beaded sweat-
ers go well with evening wear.
Purses Adopt
Varied Styles
Purses of Michigan women are
of all sizes, shapes and colors.
Clutch bags are still popular for
dates and more formal occasions.
For everyday use, ring bags are
worn often.
A new look in purses is the
scissors bag with handles that pull
apart and snap back to close.
Some madras cloth bags have
appeared on campus. Some girls
prefer short, shoulder purses.
Plaids of dark colors are the
best colors for withstanding the
tortures of floors, bicycles and
Ann Arbor weather.
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a. Magnificpnt detailing in an easy
sheath of textured mohair. Dramatic
matching stole lined in contrasting wool
jersey. Greige. Sizes 10-14.
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b. Harmonious simplicity in this
matchbox sheath of wicker wool.
Smart detachable cowl enhances the
chic neckline. Taupe. Sizes 10-16.
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or place is the combination of a
sweater, pleated skirt, knee socks
and loafers.
Ski sweaters come in a variety
of patterns, and manufacturers
abroad have been challenged by
less expensive, equally nice= ski
sweaters from United States man-
ufacturers. /1
Italian Sweaters
Italian bulky knit sweaters have
recently flooded the market. Made
of a mohair mixture, these sweat-
ers are cuddly and warm, ideal
with a dark, basic skirt. And, once
again, crew-necks are back in full
stock at all the Ann Arbor stores.
Shift dresses - the fashion in-
dustry's answer to the sack are
the newest attempt to hide waist-
lines. Shift dresses may be worn
with or without a belt.
New on the fashion horizon is
a muu-muu dress, popular with
Eastern college girls, and recently
gaining popularity in the Midwest.
These dresses hang from the
shoulder, usually widely flared,
and are suitable for anything, in-
cluding pajamas. Comfort is their
prime value.
Weatherman's Joke
Ann Arbor, some say, is the
"weatherman's joke on humanity."
The well-dressed woman always is
prepared to battle sleet, snow, rain
hurricanes and sundry other nat-
ural disasters. Yellow slickers, tra-
ditional Michigan wear, are back
on campus for another season of
hard wear.
Most girls are stocked up on
warm, high shoe boots for the cool
crisp winter days when snow drifts
reach the knee.
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