THE "ODD" JACKET

Evening Post, Volume CXXXI, Issue 27, 1 February 1941, Page 16

THE "ODD" JACKET

ECONOMIC AND ADAPTABLE

■ The little coloured coat of plain or patterned fabric has increased its popularity this year. lUis an economic and adaptable fashion, and can be used for so many occasions, writes Ruth Sibley from London. A young girl I, know, who has to put "up a good appearance in town on a small allowance, started the season with a black woollen dress and three coloured coats. ' k

\ One in black and white broken check, I which, with the black dress, and turi ban and a scarlet scarf, she can wear in town or country. A second coat in paste] blue, with a blue sailor trimmed with tiny black ribbon bows is extremely chic for any town affair. Her third coat is in off-white woollen, which, with all-black hat and accessories, and a three-string pearl necklace, gives her a completely different appearance. j A MODERN DANCE FROCK. These are the sort of dress schemes we are all planning—mixing materials and colours effectively, but keeping to simplicity. One designer is showing day length dresses of dull crepe, with bodiceg cut like evening gownssleeveless and decollete —completed by matching boleros for general wear. Removing the bolero, you have a modern dancing frock.

Another charming dance frock is the blouse-dress I sketched recently, now made of. blonde lace. This buttons high with a neat collar and short