UNDAY, NQVEMBER 21, 1954 Y 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 Daily Wtmens ratto 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 - r a¢ a9 f A 1 - 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.