PAGE TEN THE MICHIGAN DAILY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1951 EMPTY POCKETS, EMPTY PURSES: Xmas Shopping To Strain Family Budget By HELEN BROWN Students and their families will spend about as much money in the next four weeks in their depart- ment and specialty stores as they spend in seven or eight weeks at other times of the year. With higher income taxes and the high price level, this year's annual Christmas shopping is likely to bring more than the usual strains on the family bud- get, as well as the student budget. * * * TRADITIONALLY, Americans crowd a large proportion of their yearly spending into the fall months and then make up for it by cutting down on their buying after the first of the year. Since 1939, total consumer spending in October, November and December has been running about twenty per cent higher than in January, February and March. This is despite the fact that in- cluded in consumer spending are such relatively unchanging items as the cost of food, shelter, utili- ties and transportation, as well as a student's tuition, fees, and books. * * * IF PEOPLE in the United States should decide to no longer give Christmas presents, the monthly ups-and-downs of family and stu- dent spending might be evened out somewhat, but there would not be necessarily much of a re- duction in the money spent over the whole year. Comes Return Of Petticoats By MARILEE LACEY The rustling flirtatious petti- coat of grandmothers day has re- turned with all its femininity and allure. Skirts that left with the horse and buggy are back with a swish and girls will no longer shy away from the call of, "pardon, your slip is showing." Today's "can-can" petticoats are made of taffeta with several layers of net ruffles underneath the taffeta and flaring over the knees. New full skirts shown in day- time as well as evening clothes require the most feminine and beruffled petticoats to achieve the modern "swish" silhouette. www, Coeds Search Stores for Men's Clothing Gifts * * * * * RHINE Neck E s t Variety of Styles From Very 'Loud' To Subdued Seen By KATE RADOVAN Mens' fashions are once again gaining the focal point as harried women shoppers scan advertise- ments and store windows seeking that "special" gift to make the men in their livesfhappy. Every Christmas, storeowners stock up on brighter and more varied color combinations in the clothing they handle. * * * THIS IS TRUE, a State Street manager said,. because "Women have a better color sense; they are high-styled." He continued that this art of matching is a carry- over from their own apparel. Salesmen add that coeds who are purchasing gifts for their fathers tend to choose the more subdued shades when purchas- ing such items as sweaters. Con- trary to expectation, women will buy brighter, gayer figured ties for their dads and more conser- vative types for their boyfriends. Argyles and patterned socks and ties are on sale now. Narrow, string ties seem to be highlighted for the season. * * * TO ADD the sentimental, per- sonal touch, many women will de- sire to knit their gifts. Here the budget wise coed can choose from a wide range of articles including socks, ties, sweaters and glove and muffler sets. Tweed seems to be the annual fabric which gains prominence in men's furnishings during the winter months. Grey flannel and sharkskin top the list of fabric favorites. To complement these basic hues, the color-wise buyer will choose gayer, figured vests and sweaters. *1 A Special! in tine foar Christmas-giving STONE JEWELRY laces - Bracelets Earrings -- Pins -Daily-Al Reid MEN'S STYLES-Gay, colorful nightwear seems to be gaining in popularity among the male crowd this season. Paul Bagrow, salesman at a local men's clothing store, is shown adjusting the tie of a bright plaid cotton robe, modeled by Dick Reed. Denise Buffington, seated, is looking over the bright chartreuse, dark green and red colors of the garment, while Pat Rossiter examines another wide selling polka-dot robe. + :" 4 , v . :.. i v .j . '.i N ,1 !' t , 1 i i .) t r r A Each 3 Pitus Tax kheion Iow~owa el4r f fhiglo-ct V-ETT 7 "." " P The dress that goes down to there demands the low-cut V- Ette fashioned With the original continuous Whirlpool" stitch. A, B, C cups. In cotton. in nylon 'reg. S95 q NICKELS ARCADE Phone 2-2914 = Fiery, first-quality rhinestones are Christmas glitter for the holiday season and all year around. Beautiful stones hand-set in rhodium-plated settings. She'll treasure one piece or the entire set ... and love you for your thoughtfulness. Tartans seem to be universally liked. . * * * CASHMERE sweaters sell better than the wool or nylon styles ac- cording to shop records. Men do manage to achieve colorful styles in one phase of- 4 #' k 'A' apparel - nightwear. Pajamas and robes boast gayety and richness in fabric. Satin, nylon, rayon and cotton materials are used in pajama manufacture. Bright designs and polka-dots are wide selling patterns. Com- fortable slack styles seem to be preferred. Quality seems to be the main' consideration of male buyers. Dark and plain fabrics seem to be' favorite suit styles according to a prominent campus clothier. "Weight is more important than color in a suit," he added. - - - -------------- --- ANN OWENS We are sitting on top of the world .. . of pretty things-Saris from $3.95 to $5.95-Echo Scarfs from $2.50 to $5.00 -Handmade Brass from Germany $2.25 to $20.00. 500 EAST LIBERTY PHONE 3-8781 ll i. i with little or no padding. It has straight hanging body lines and soft construction. The colors include the conven- tional blues, greys and browns. Green and teel blue are not used because it is too difficult to find colored shirts to match these hues. The fashion-wary male adds a hat to complete his outfit. The ex- perts feel that a man is not "dressed up" until he doffs the "college kid" look and dons a hat. Sports caps are being added to the wardrobes of college men to compensate for the blustry weath- er. Storm coats seem to be popular for sport and campus wear. Topcoats are featured in the grey and tan gabardine favorites and the tweed and houndstooth styles. In addition to clothing, the fin- ishing touch to a man's dressing is the application of after-shave lo- tion and cologne. There is a varie- ty of such products which may be found on the market. This type of item may be needed to complete one's Yuletide shopping list. Read and Use Daily Classifieds ~~1 i I Whirlpool Strapless, Bras by Hollywood-Maxwell ... for perfect strapless holiday comfort The holiday's most provocative shoulder-bare gowns and blouses demand the support and firm lines of Hollywood's Maxwell's strapless brassieres. Left: Nylon taffeta' and lace long-line bra, with wire support. White or black. Foam rubber padding at points of pressure. Size 32 to 38; A, B, and C cups. 8.95. Right: Rayon satin and English net K. LAST-MINUTE SUGGESTIONS I I L 11 SPECIAL SELLING r" Sweaters . fi ,,,, ,,. l 0 0 WOOLS NYLONS CASHMERES ZEPHRE ANGORA f SLIPOVERS-Long or short sleeve or sleeveless. CARDIGANS-all colors. ':> ...t:: k[: '.)':'. _.% .. r . fi,' . , :", {; . Quilted Rayon Satin short-line bra in white or black, wired for support. Sizes 32 to 38; Al B, and C cuaps. $5. , , a, a lN, 1 11 (&:,:. ( jI,. ji ' r / .42',, / Blouses .NYLONS * LACE * COTTON * CREPE * JERSEY Long or short or cap sleeve. Scarfs '} L. -1, t ) III I 11 lPmAJAMA SETS A wonderful gift sugges- tion! Tuxedo coot style with 4 satin button trim, 2 pockets, and satin lined. Top in chartreuse, white or Chinese red. Pajama trousers in gleaming black satin. Sizes 10 to 18. ROBE DEPT. .: . . /' v I.,," * WOOL * CREPE * CHIFFON Colors and white. SKIRTS ... Wool - Rayons - Jersey FORMALS ... New arrivals daily II' E I 11 Ii I ~ .