WO-SECTION TWO THE MICHIGAN DAILY WEDNiESDA X, MARU P1. 1941 r T } +r rw Grecian,_Chinese Influences Are Seen InSpring Silhoi iettes r '_ New Peplums Create Clever' Jacket Effects Regency Ruffles, Harkening Back To Beau Brummell Days,, Add Smart Touch To Frocks Peplums, tiers, and tunics - this is' 'the trio that assumes the limelight in the fashion silhouette for spring. You'll find the big three in evidence everywhere this season along with interest in ruffles and Dolman sleeves. The peplum is one reason why all eyes are on skirts. One dress of navy blue wool is looped up and puffed out like a milkmaid's and trimmed, with bows. A new look for suits is created with a peplum flipping out from under the jacket of a navy en- semble. Ruffld Tiers Add Glamorous Note 4," / t /i 4, Prints Strike Primary Note Bibs Are Back Again "Favorite Item" In W ardrobe Includes Earrings, And Overalls I n Chic Modes Peplums Are Smart A becoming blue and white print number creates the illusion of a jack- et with ruffles down the front extend- ing into a peplum around the hips. Tiers are seen in a double decker version on a black silk crepe dress with a touch of white at the throat, and on an evening gown of black net which juts out in a tremendous flounce when the wearer sits down. Hips Are Accented Tiers and peplums are indicative of a definite interestirt accenting the hips, while at the same time skirts are becoming narrower, yet far from tight. Current events always focus the attention of fashion arbiters on par- ticular countries, and this time the trend is definitely Grecian. The tunic, traditional garb of the ancient creeks, has been adapted for this modern generation in all its sim- plicity and graceful, flowing lines.- One long tunic of navy wool, but- toned down the front, gives us a glimpse of a blue and white plaid petticoat. Evening gowns of softly draped rayon jersey in tender pastels reflect the strong classic influence of that tiny Balkan country. Cascading tiers, a low round neckline, and long tight sleeves comprise one costume for evening. Chinese Version Offered From t ne Chinese comes another version of the tunic in ,3he form of a long molded dinner sheath- slim -ind straight in alternating Iands of tur- quoise and black silk. The Near East, on which the eyes of the world are now focused, contributes its own share to spring fashions with the harem dress, featuring front fullness. Newest innovation this spring is the structural change in sleeves. No long- er do we have the football hero shoulders, broad and padded, for the trend is definitely toward sloping shoulders with the revival of the once popular Dolman sleeves. Inserted in- to deep armholes, they are often com- bined with a yoke effect, soft and, feminine in appearance. This accent' on gentle, sloping shoulders is evident in ;dresses, coats, and suits. Ruffles Reappear From England this spring, comes a trend hearkening back to the Beau Brummels and dandies of eighteenth century England,, namely Regency ruffles. A bit of white frill at the wrists, a bunch of lace at the throat, or a cascade of ruffles down the front in the effect of a jabot - all reminiscent of a more peaceful era in English history..- Springtime always brings an influx of suits, and this year is no excep- tion, but even more prominent are the little jacket dresses, suitable for so many occasions. Boleros, tiny, fitted and hugging your waist - Chinese houseboy jackets, cutaway versions - nearly all collarless. Whether you stick to your sailors with flying collars and your soldiers with military influence, being patriot-' ically American, or whether you suc- cumb to the tunics and tiers of an- cient Greece, is up to you. But what- ever you choose, wear it with confi- dence, for this year's fashions are fortunately figure-flattering. . k Biege Is Most Popular Color E For All New Spring Footwear At this time when spring begins ed so many. They come in capeskin 1 Unusual Figure Designs Draw Attention In Models Of Rayon, Jersey And Taffeta Materials By JEANNE CORDELL Comes spring, come new clothes, and there is certainly plenty of room for choice this season! Prints, as ever, will be a primaryI note in the fashion world this spring. For the more conservative, there areI innumerable small flower prints, ani-4 mal prints, symbolic prints and so on until the designers' imaginations seem to have run out. There's even a rayon crepe print with small Navy insignias on it, and another with tiny streamlined headlights. Are Ysu Sophisticated? For the scphisticate, there is a lus- cious silk jersey number with a black basque bodice and a splashy print skirt, or an all-over splashy print with the newest change in 1941E dresses-the dolman sleeve which has gently padded, sloping shoulders. Anyone with a slinky figure could successfully wear a striking model of a harem-draped dress. It's in silk jersey and accentuates a lovely figure. Nothing ventured, nothing gained! Another fashidn "must" this season is the 'demure peplum dress. It's a tiny rayon print and the jabot? and peplum effect combine to make a most entrancing outfit. Tunics Share Spotlight Tunics again share the spotlight in style news and we find one stunnin number in wool and taffeta. The tunic is light-weight wool over a plaid taffeta petticoat and has a pert bow at-the neckline of the same plaid material. Or there's a smooth outfit with the tunic and peplum effect combined in tiers down the whole length of the skirt. It comes in black or any of the most popular pastels. Black and white! White and black! There's nothing particularly new about this favorite combination, butI there certainly are a flock of brand new dresses that will catch the eye of any man who has an ounce of ap- preciation for the well-dressed "gal about town." Black Rates Again One demurely sophisticated model! is a one piece black crepe with a huge, removable linen collar, hand embroidered about the edges in color- ful designs. It has matching linen cuffs too. Or for the pert collegian there's a navy-blue rayon bengaline with a tiny round pique collar and matching cuffs on the elbow length sleeves. Worn with a navy-blue sailor hat, it's an outfit to be proud of! i By MARGARET AVERY Ranging from earrings to over- alls, the "favorite item" in the clos- ets and dresser drawers of Michigan women stubbornly refuses to limit itself to that "indispensable black dress." But in all fairness to the perennial favorite, mention was made of one black silk all-purpose dress in answer to the question, "What is the favorite item of your wardrobe, the piece that has a personality of its own-that does ssomething, for you?-The one you wouldn't sell for.twice what it cost you?" In no case was an answer duplicat- ed, so that a survey of the completed1 census reads much like a wardrobe inventory. Individual Opinions Given "My high heeled shoes do some-, thing for me," sighed one tiny senior. Another was strong in the defense' of saddle shoes, and the comfortable' collegiate feeling they give. Still down to earth, a vote was cast for white fur scuffies. No honor was given the glamor of silk close, but a pair of hand snit' pastel angora socks were included with a matching sweater as one wardrobe favorite. Mention was made of a pink net evening dress with a long fitted waist ". . . because it makes me feel so slender and graceful." the girl fin- to lighten the hearts and to make the feet lighter, it's high time to scan the local show windows and plan your own personal shoe parade. The 1941 forecast of shoe news seems to be inclined to favor beige as the top color of the season. It's pop- ular because it's so practical. Try beige shoes with red, navy-blue, beige, brown, green print dresses and see if any other color could serve the same purpose as well. As for styles, it comes in a calfskin sandal, suede opera pump, ghillie and any other kind you could possibly want. Moccasins Are Varied ished frankly, "and shows my shoul- ders." For the same reasons, another fa- vorite was cited as a pair of trim fitted overalls, now looking forward to its third summer season. Many were the votes in favor of "glamor clothes"-a draped chiffon evening gown, a white pique bath- ing suit, a pair of tiny gold and ruby ear rings, a new fur jacket, and a sheer long sleeved blouse. Collar Is Favorite Just as frequent was the mention of practical or sentimental items. There was a plain starched white col- lar that goes with all the sweaters. A lace trimmed blue dress was men- tioned that "he" likes. A favorite old fashioned nightgown, a classic roller brim hat, a pair of comfortable slacks with contrasting loose jacket, an im- ported tweed jacket, each of these was mentioned as somebody's most cherished wardrobe item. And to show that it takes all kinds, cooks as well as movie queens, one pretty freshman insisted that nothing 'makes her feel so comfortable and attractive as an apron. Hats To Be Corny Hat designers seem to have a knack for thinking up new ideas. Large ears of corn may now add the finish- ing touch to your Easter chapeau. red, blue, saddle, rust with contrast- I ing color trim. Try them they make w4alking a pleasure. For those who wish a short-appear- ing shoe, stylists are presenting a; shoe made to make the foot looki small. It has an open toe, low V, throat, lacings and a patent leather bow, and is constructed out of elasti-; cized wool twill. College girls still give the various pump creations their utmost approv- al. For informal dances, no shoe could make the foot look trimmer. Spectator pumps in warm weather' combinations of brown and white and blue and white are now coming in to Making a picture reminiscent of the breath of spring, this print dress features the new lacy bib collar and two 'slit pockets giving a peplum effect. The matching hat tips over one eye and' is trimmed to match the design in the dress. Flattering = to the figure, the cos- tume is appropriate for both after- noon and date affairs. As Spring Approaches WISE Thoughts Turn To *0PRNGLINENS! SPRING is one time of the year that we all like our rooms to look bright and beautiful Prepare for that Spring "refreshening" with new bridge, luncheon, and dinner sets, dress- er scarfs, and towel sets. "Always reasonably Priced" GAG E L INE N SHOP 10NICKELs ARCADE oo ;O O ;;;G ;;;;;;;.o - ! i { ,,SPRING AT RILY"N'S :{ If Fashion experts have long ago replace the winter spectators of brown given up hope of ever creating any- and black suede and to join the sad- thing that would perhaps replace the dle leather pumps already introduced. saddle shoes, even temporarily. Keep- Pumps Remain Popular ing pace with the saddle shoe fame Other pumps appear in tortoise. are your favorite moccasins given calfskin with square toes, stitched fresh interest by the thonged sole walls adorned with buckles or bows, and boxed toe. Ten too, there's a and sometimes trimmed in erminel moccasin of natural saddle leather, i snake skin. with a certain Indian-and-cowboy Oxfords express an. extraordinarily1 touch obtained by the use of fringe degree of plainness. Simplicity in and gilt here and there. hand-stained calfskin marks the lat- The colonial moccasin leather sole est trend in oxfords. Some come in and a slight heel adopted so univer- fine-grained, alligator lizards while sally by coeds everywhere is deemed other oxfords boast a complete line of; to become all the more popular in all the new spring shades: bamboo, light spring colors of saddle tan, beige, maple tree, Yankee blue and white, blue ancd antique brown. flag red. L . c i t . ,1 I I FASHION'S MUST BEAUTIFUL For the evenings this spring when it's too warm to wear a coat, there's a sheer crepe number, sort of a dress and coat ensemble, with a square froth of white topping the whole ef- fect. SEASON IS AT HAND f Wedge heel shoes of suede-like re- versed cowhide and capeskin are the newest characteristics of wedges and the Indian influence seems to indi- cate new heights of sport and beach popularity this spring. New Sandal Amuses Modes of beach saddles have been maintaining a steady pace except for a new sandal built around the late heel and toe "rocking-walk" princi- ple, which has amused and astound- Three creations entitled "Pecos, "Concho," and "Rio Grando" have trapped the colorful west in .their lines and makeup by borrowing bits of this and that from the cowboy, ranger, Indian and he-man and mix- ing them carelessly with many colors and styles that the 1941 spring is bringing in. Remember when you choose your' shoes, "a man's best friends are his 'dogs' " so treat them like friends,, dress them up in the creations that: the nation has anonymously accepted j and annrova Neutral Tan Coats Prove Campus Hit Every Spring a new fad sweeps the campus. In 1940 it was the cardi- gan sweaters which the students took to in great style, while this year it is the campus coat that is proving to be a sensation. A popular feature -there are models for both men and women. Neutral tan is definitely the most popular color although jackets in blue, green, and grey are seen. These cam- pus coats come in a 3 button plain back model with a drape effect. i White To Be Splashed Every fashion-wise frock this spring will sport flashes of white and the bolder the better. Frilled collars and cuffs, simulated monograms done in white, even frills of white peeping from beneath the hemline char- acterize the najority of the important spring models. ,'i ULIU upplumu. ' / r -" ' - Yardley - Lentheric - Schiaparelli * Flizabeth Arden " Prince Matchabelli Ch e a __ C .. ay be found in our "individualized" . -. a i4 / >c C2.?,P j 7C'1f"1 FROCKS - COATS - ENSEMBLES - FORMALS SUITS - - REDINGOTES - WRAPS The creative efforts of internationally famous artists have takenm material form. The siill of the finest craftsmen in this fascinating industry, 1s evident. We, who are the go-between, have for weeks and months, scoured every possible resource in the mark.ets of the country, to see that Ann Arbor's women get correct fashions. We won't sell anything unless it is inherently good, and we will continue a policy, of "new goods every day" that has been successful for so many years. For Spring - PRICED, AS ALWAYS CONSISTENT WITH TOP QUALITY AND AUTHENTIC STYLING YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO COME AND SEE A VERY LARGE AND INTERESTING COLLECTION OF "NEW TIHINGS" I Vlo I " Coty " Ar-Ex - D'Orsay + Revlon " Marcelle - La Crosse * Max Factor " Lucien Lelong - Helena Rubenste 4 j7 in 41 I I , 4 I C" iii II 1.1 I