Cotton Evening Gown.

Thames Star, Volume LXIV, Issue 18606, 15 September 1932, Page 4

Cotton Evening Gown.

OLYMPIC GAMES MODE

Tlu> Olympic (lain s arc responsible lor one of I lie most startling mules of the decade, that of the cotton evening gcAvn, according to Travis Banton, Paramount sly'ist. The casual vogue for washable fabrics that corner d the market ol daytime clothes early in the Olympic (tames season lias now made astonishing inroads into the field of formal attire,” lie dee'aies. The studio designer has created a number of these new washable parts frocks for the Paramount feminine stars to wear in forthcoming productions. A blue and white flowered organdie rvorn by Tallulah Bankhead in “Devil and the Deep,” shou'd attract attention, according to Banton. This frock magically becomes sophisticated with the addition of a lei of many-coloured flowers that folloAVs the deep decolletage. The ingenue effect is achieved in a tub frock of pink, blue, yelloAv, lavender and green plaid linen displayed by Carole Lombard in “Sinners in the Sun.” This costume slioavs mere Avisps of straps that cross at the back, suspender fashion, and a very full skirt that sAveeps the floor. Other Banton creations worn by the stars include a green and Avliite candy-striped organdie Avith a black satin sash, a Avliite pique Avith dark blue accessories, and a pink muslin displaying a trailing skirt and large puff sleeves. As a final touch to the enchanting effects of the cotton evening frock, Banton suggests the clever use of fresh fioAvers. Necklaces of Avhite gardenias, butter-cups, cornfloAvers, nasturtiums and daisies are some of the variations adaptable to the neAv mode.