WHAT TO WEAR AND WHEN SS Na a 2) Expert advice from leading fashion authorities on how to be well and suitably dressed for any occasion, and how to make the most of that very important fashion dollar, are con- tained in a series of articles issued by the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union as part of the consumer service initiated by their union label programme. The following is the fifth installment of a series reprinted in part from their article. The time of day and time- honored tradition are the only “dictators” of what to wear for any special event in a woman’s life. As in every aspect of your wardrobe, the final decision is up to you. It helps, though, to know the ; . general rules of fashion eti- quette that generally apply today. For instance: WEDDINGS ... A woman guest must wear a hat and gloves to a wedding, whether in church, in a home, a coun- try garden, or as a witness at a civil ceremony. A sleeve- less or a very low cut dress would be in poor taste. A light colored dress or dressy suit with a frilly blouse and flowered hat look more fes- tive; if a dark costume is worn, take care to brighten it with a gay hat of scarf, your best jewelry or a flower nosegay. And white gloves, of course. CHRISTENINGS ... Re- quire the same kind of clothes as weddings. The baby’s mother and godmother wear their best day-time costumes with hats and gloves. FUNERALS ... It is a mark of respect to wear dark clothes, a hat and gloves to a funeral service. MOURNING ... A widow is free to exercise her per- sonal feelings and the wishes of her late husband; the usual thing is to wear black for two or three months and dark, white or pastels for about six months more. TRAVEL . Requires simple, rather tailored clothes which are (1) comfortable, (2) adaptable to changing temperatures, (3) rumple- resistant. A loose coat over a casual dress, shoes large enough to allow for the fact that feet often swell on trains or planes, a handbag big enough to hold all your tick- etS, money, etc. (plus an ex- tra pair of stockings), a hat or veil to keep your hair neat, and a good, loose pair of gloves are sure to be right. A big scarf is wonderful for shielding your neck and shoulders from drafts when your coat’s off. “PLATFORM” CLOTHES ._,. For the club or commit- tee meeting should be simple but quietly “dressed up.” They should “sit” well, make you look your most attrac- tive without being too color- ful or too uncovered. Rhine- stones and sequins are out of - place at morning and after- noon meetings. So are daring necklines and panels ‘or scarves that catch on things or get stepped on. Most club speakers look best in a small hat. “DRESS” VERSUS “DON’T DRESS” ... The request to “dress” for an eve- ning gathering means an all- out evening dress (short or long but cut low) with evening shoes and bag. “Don’t dress” means that you wear a short cocktail dress with low neck but with either sleeves or a jacket. YOUR OWN DINNER PARTY ... The house coat, dinner pajama, or decorative dinner skirt-and-top are love- ly — proof that entertaining doesn’t throw you. Wear a costume that lets you move easily. Choose colors that blend well with the colors in your house. BIG CITY CONVENTION . . . Being your husband’s wife at such times is being on parade ...a credit or a hindrance to his position. The right clothes help tremen- dously, as do friendly but quiet manners. If your basic wardrobe is good, it will take you there and home again with success and well being. If you buy new clothes for the trip, don’t take chances with an advanced style you may find hard to wear, or with new shoes that might ‘Iei]l you.” A good quality day dress, a perfectly fitting suit with two pretty blouses, a becoming cocktail dress should accommodate any pro- gram unless a formal dinner or dance is announced in ad- vance. JOB-HUNTING .. . Your appearance is your biggest sales asset when job-hunting, and your clothes tell a heap about you. Simple, never flamboyant they must be. Skirts not too short or long, sweater or dress never tight over the bosom and hips, white touches spanking fresh. On The Li ghter Side “Ye Olde Gifte Shoppe” had a new paint job, and a warn- ing sign was put up “Wette Painte.”—Enterprise-Journal, Mc- Comb, Miss. * * * * * * * * * * * who live in glass houses have to answer the door- — and Democrat, Siloam Springs, Ark. * * . demagogues must be years behind the times or you’d age gama from detergent boxes. 0. * ‘ Hair well brushed, makeup conservative, hands freshly manicured. Your shoes and stockings, your jewelry and your handbag will all come under many eagle eyes, in- cluding your possible em- ployer. They should all be the best you can afford, not too tricky, and show the re- sult of care. A further installment in this series will be reprinted in the next issue of the Lum- ber Worker. Young children often put into their mouths almost any- thing they pick up. Unhap- pily, this habit can be dan- gerous. A child who eats paint that flakes off woodwork — particularly outdoor wood- work — can develop lead poi- soning, a leading cause of death by accidental poison- ing. (Outdoor paint is more likely than indoor paint to contain lead or other metals that may be poisonous if eaten.) In 1961, the latest year for which figures are available, 77 persons died of lead poi- soning. Children under five are affected most often. Even when they are not teething, some children chew on paint that flakes off painted steps, railings, benches, swings and fences. In old houses, walls and woodwork that have been painted many times may also Protect Your Children INT From Lead Poisoning be a source of danger unsus- pected by homeowners. Lead poisoning is always serious. It is particularly haz- ardous because early diagno- sis is difficult. Early symp- toms may be confused with symptoms of other, lesser ail- ments. Danger signals include stomach pains or upset stom- ach, constipation, irritability and headaches. More pro- nounced symptoms are mus- cular weakness, vomiting, muscle spasms or convul- sions. By the time symptoms are pronounced, though, it may be too late to counteract dam- age to brain tissue and inter- nal organs. That is why pre- vention is all-important. To help prevent lead poisoning: Remove all peeling, flaking or blistered paint from win- dow sills, woodwork and fur- niture. This can be done with a sander or wood scraper. This way you kaow where your important papers are. Why net call in and arrange for one... CANADIAN 123 EAST HASTINGS ST. GIRARDI'S TRAVEL PLAN 1 1 I I I 1 H Europe eC oe | Mexico tearm 7 Hawaii | i ig Oe , Caribbean O Florida Cl PUNT fs os as ‘ H Bermuicdes [-] SUGGESTED TIME OF TRAVEL: I aft Going Back to the Old Country? if so, YOU can SAVE by the GIRARDI Travel Plan Let GIRARDI’S help you to get back to the Old Country by the CHEAPEST, most CONVENIENT way. 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