THAT ALL PURPOSE FROCK

Chronicle (Levin), 3 August 1946, Page 6

THAT ALL PURPOSE FROCK

j • What shall we wear?- This is an jall-burning question among women. Generally it is that the frock is in the wash, or at the cleaner's; the "next best" needs a touch of colour, etc. No matter whq the woman is, she is always huptiiig round at the last minute for something to wear, and eyen with a wardrobe "chockf ul" of clothes she just cannot find the right gown. Irene, Metro - Goldwyn - Mayer execuuve designer, says the wise woman will always keep one adaptable frock for every occasion . . . a basic white or better still a basic jiacK. A simple black frock can uc altered ' in so many ways and yet j iook different all the tiine. if you can't think .up a new idea | iet the stars help you with theirs! | Escher Williams ; "A broad j white beaded belt from an- old j dinner dre.ss joined to anotherl frock with white beads prodqces j che well-dressed effecl" Kathryn Grayson: ' "A smart office ensemble can be added tq your wardrobe by remodelling that old black frock. Take the sleeves, preferably bl'i'ghtly coloured or striped from an old frock, remove1 che black sleeves from the 'dress you intend to remodel and replace chem with the coloured sleeves." Greer Garson: "Fut from an aged coat makes a ciever muff and coiiar trim and rejuvenates that black dress for semi-formal wear." Judy Garland: "A seguin trim from a discarded evening dress transformed into cuffs and collar for that . basic black frock can' be 1 worn on that formal occasion."