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THE MICHIGAN DAILY
PAGE SEVEN
IJNDAY, N~VEMBER 21, 1954T H E MICHIGAN DAILY PAGE SEVEN
Items were sketched in local stores by Carol Hillman, '57A
Anne Boegehold, '55A made the illustrations and did the layout
work. For the past three years, she served as fashion editor for
The Grand Rapids Herald. Elaine Kihen, '55Ed. illustrated the
articles below.
Formal Wear Highlights Fashion Scene
Velvets, Cummerbunds Featured
By ROZ SHILIMOVITZ
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HOLIDAY formal wear is de-
signed to make every coed the
belle of the ball and every man the
toast of the town.
Local stores are showing an
abundance of bouffant, short-
length formals, shorter than ever,
an ,gle-breasted tuxedos coan-
peith plaid cummerbunds and
atching bow ties.
Touches of Velvet
Touches of velvet are seen on
formals everywhere, emphasizing
the bodice, detailing the waist and
encircling the skirt. The material
also has been selected for many
accessories such as stoles and
.,purses.
According to a local saleswoman,
white and red are leading the col-
)r parade once again, with black
a close third. Champagne and pas-
tel pinks and greens are also pop-
ular with coeds. She added, how-
ever, that pastel blue is not a good
color for evening wear because it
looks too much like grey.
Nylon Chiffon
Nylon chiffon, most pliable of
soft materials, makes a strong bid
for year-around wear in the holi-
lay collection. One store is show-
"ing a chiffon gown which resem-
les the Grecian look trimmed with
fur around the neckline.
Brocaded fabrics are also mak-
Ing a strong bid along with satins,
lace and the ever-popular nets
and taffetas.
The amazing feature of many
new gowns is the price-one that
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can fit in a coed's budget. White velvet halter with a slim skirt pro-
nylon net formulas with halter or vides a stunning outfit. The top
strapless necklines are selling for may lead a double life when worn
$21.98 at one store. Iridescent se- with a billowing net or taffeta
quins dot the bodice while skirts skirt.
are fashioned with scalloped ruf- Borrowing from the man's fash-
fles. Other gowns are priced be- ion world, women are wearing
tween $35 and $44. cummerbunds with their formal
Separates in Holiday Spirit separates. A bright taffeta or
Separates made for each other crushed velveteen band shows a
join the holiday collections. One pretty waist off to best advantage.
outfit features the long waistline, Trend for Men
v-neck and a skirt belling out from
a hip yoke. A cross section of local men's
For the sophisticate, a black stores agrees that the single breast-
ed tuxedo with the satin shawl la-
pel will be the trend for the com-
ing holiday festivities.
In one shop, the manager indi-
cated that the midnight blue out-
fit is being replaced by the more
conservative black.
Adding a bright note to the at-
tire are gay cummerbunds and
natchaing ties in a variety of stripes
and plaids. A special touch in keep-
ing with the Christmas spirit is
the bright red and green combina-
tion accessories
The newest thing in cufflinks and
studs carry through the plaid
theme, matching the colorful ties
and waist bands. Also good for
formal wear is the smoked pearl
and the more traditional gold jew-
elry.
Especially of interest is the va-
riety of new, light-weight fabrics
in tuxedos. Ranging from tropical
all-wool imported worsteds to pure
silks, the suits are designed for
comfort in formal attire. Tuxedoes
in one store are priced beginning
at $39.95.
Lower left - Cummervests are
supplementing cummerbunds for
men's formal wear.
Left-Tiered panels of Alencon
Lace alternating with fine nylon
marquisette make up the skirt of
the short-length gown. An off-
white satin underskirt shows
through the upper panel while a
wide velvet belt, climaxed with a
bow in back, fashions the waist-
line. The black formal may be
worn with tiny velvet straps or
strapless.
Center-An overskirt dotted with
glittering gold coins highlights this
champagne color formal. A large
ruffle accents the diagonal cut of
the overskirt. The skirt's decor is
duplicated on the bodice.
Right-Featuring a satin lapel
and satin stripe on the sides of the
trousers, the single-breasted tuxedo
comes in midnight blue and black.
Far Right-Velveteen and taffe-
ta insets accent a two-piece taffeta
formal.
Bottom Center-A velvet stole
with silk fringe for formal wear is
highlighted by rhinestone and
pearls.
Bottom Right-For the formal
touch to milady's purse, a jeweled
pocketcomb adds glitter.