CIVILIAN CLOTHES
EX-SERVICEWOMEN GO SHOPPING
Armed with 56 clothing coupons and £12 10s, the first members of the Women's Royal Naval Service Auxiliary Territorial Service and Women's Auxiliary Air Force to return to civil life in Britain under the general scheme of demobilisation/invaded London department stores recently to buy their "civvies." One of' London's biggest stores hfeld a mannequin parade specially for these girls. ' - The ex-servicewomen mostly chose new, bright, clear colours. One bought a cherry red woollen coat, fully lined, at £4 10s and 18 coupons. Another bought a honey-coloured herringbone tweed coat and also spent seven coupons and £4 on a vivid blue rayon dress with touches of scarlet. Another seven coupons and £1 4s went for a utility twin set. This girl was left with 24 coupons for a skirt, shoes, stockings, and underwear, and just under £3 with which to buy them. If you would please your family, Always serve them WESTHALL TEA. With its, all-important three, . Strength .. .Colour . . . Flavour, Medium or strong or weak, WESTHALL has the taste they seek. —Advt.
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Evening Post, Volume CXL, Issue 58, 6 September 1945, Page 10
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176CIVILIAN CLOTHES Evening Post, Volume CXL, Issue 58, 6 September 1945, Page 10
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