‘All the world’s a stage ... ’ ~, and one woman in her time plays many parts ... practical and active by day . . . but when dusk falls and lights begin to glow, she changes her costume and becomes a totally different woman . many different women, a new one every evening, cued by her mood, her escort, her audience. Quite naturally she turns to Ballantynes for |he gown that best expresses her mood ... a smooth willowy dinner dress, young and innocent chiffons, romantic crinolines—all are here, reflecting the magnificence of the new season and the prices for such loveliness are pleasingly moderate. SMART EVENING GOWN of Hyacinth Blue Corded Silk. The tight-fitting bodice is zipp fastened at side and has self shoulder straps and a large velvet flower in Petunia shade. The voluminous skirt is caught up to show Petunia lining S.W. 8 Gns. ATTRACTIVE EVENING FROCK in deep Cyclamen dull-finish satin-back Crepe. The bodice is sleeveless and is cut high to a point in front with gathering at sides forming high bustline. Wide swathed belt inset in front; Bolero Jacket with long sleeves. W.X. 12 Gns. CHARMING EVENING GOWN of Bloom Blue Slipper Satin with high folded yoke and bodice forming a point into the bias-cut skirt; narrow shoulder straps. Zipp fastener at back ensuring sheath-like fit. Completed with short-sleeved Bolero .. .. .. S.W. 8 Gns. BEAUTIFULLY CUT EVENING GOWN of Dusky Pink Dull Crepe with high-cut bodice deeply ruched, forming a low V at back with fastening of covered buttons. Neck finished with opalescent ornament. The slimfitting skirt is cut to a point in front and has extra fullness at back forming a slight train. S.W.X. 8 Gns. POWDER BLUE SILK TAFFETA EVENING FROCK with high corsage and gathered bustline. The short puff sleeves and square neckline are outlined with niching of self material and three rows of ruching forming a slight point in front trim the fully flared skirt S.S.W. 'li Gns. vow \V c that a OP*S 4 ot ( '&s**** in tets - o.^ • Displayed one of our Windows. J. Ballantyne A: Co. Ltd.
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Press, Volume LXXV, Issue 22717, 23 May 1939, Page 5
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