THE WESTERN CANADIAN LUMBER WORKER IN PLANNING CHILD‘S WARDROBE BUY COAT FIRST 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 seventh installment of a series reprinted in part from their article: WARDROBE PLANNING SHOULD BEGIN WITH A COAT. A coat is usually the most expensive and fre- quently used item in a ward- UA robe. It should be selected - with the care that its key function merits. Its color should definitely be a favor- ite of the child and her mo- ther, and every cool-weather dress ought either to blend with it—or match it. A red { coast is a universal favorite; a plaid coat allows for many color combinations—but not for dresses in checks, dots, stripes or other patterns. CLOTHES MUST BE AP- PROPRIATE. For school " and very informal get-to- : gethers choose crisp. or tai- lored easy-care clothes .. . dresses, skirt-and-tops, sweat- ers, jackets; clothes that will take abuse; also sturdy flat- heeled shoes, socks, knee- socks, leotards; knitted hel- mets and caps, attached hoods or a scarf for bad wea- ther. For play and active sports, choose tailored shorts, slacks or knickers, skirts of heavy cotton with rugged cotton, jersey, or sweater- tops; water repellent jackets. Cotton twill, denim and khaki are all excellent fab- rics for play and_ sports. Don’t forget clothes for spe- cial sports like swimming, horseback-riding, tennis, ski- ing. By far the marerity of girls : need nothing dressier than a “best” day dress—a simple woolen, velveteen, dark- toned silk or (for summer) linen or cotton. It should have a sleeve (except in sum- mer) and a fairly high neck- line. This kind of dress can go to church, to special school and family-events, a Satur- day matinee, lunch in a city restaurant—even to most af- ternoon and early evening parties. Shoes worn. with it should have moderate heels; and stockings, hat and gloves are “musts” for church and city streets. Children of this age seldom wear real party dresses un- les it’s a dance party with an orchestra. If such a party dress is indicated, take care that it neither looks infantile nor is an exact copy of an ‘ adult’s. A street or ballerina- length dress with an open neckline, made of velveteen, silk, or fine cotton is best. Straplessness, very low neck- lines and low backs are ta- boo. Dyed-to-match low heeled pumps, stockings, a small bag and short white gloves are correct and smart. “THE WELL-SPENT DOL- LAR. Read all labels care- fully. Practically everything you buy today is clearly marked as to fabric content, finish, and often has washing -and cleaning instructions. Synthetics (man - made fibers of dacron, orlon, etc.) are excellent for crease resis- tance, washability, and no- iron quality. However, most mothers like to buy the key units of a child’s wardrobe— her coat, best day dress, and party dresses—in the natural fibers—wool, cotton, silk— both because of their look and their predictable wearing qualities. Know the marks of expert U.S. Illegitimacy Rate Highest For Teenagers In 1959 in the United States, 4,249,000 babies were born alive—about 40,000 more than in 1958. Half of the first-time mothers were under 21.6 years old. In 1940, the figure was under 23, and in 1950, under 22.7, so mothers are progressively younger. The best available figures show about 52 illegitimate births in every 1,000 or about 221,000 a year. The illegiti- macy rate is highest for teen- agers, particularly girls under 15 years of age: 679 for each 1,000 live births. Freezing 2 Facts It’s perfectly safe to freeze q meat and poultry or prepared } dishes like beef stew made i with meat that been i frozen before cooking. This is actually a first freezing for the cooked food and will not -cause spoilage or quality 4 changes. But do cool the cook- } ed food as quickly as possible * after cooking, either in the refrigerator or in containers placed in icy water. ¢ Then package the food for ‘ the freezer in meal-size por- tions; this way it freezes fast- Lighter Side Dora: “Whenever I’m down in the dumps, I get myself a new hat.” Nora: “I’ve often wondered where you got them.” “Seen Mary’s new gown?” “No. What does it look like?” “H’mm. In most places it looks quite a Jot like Mary.” “How come you're not dat- ing that handsome young salesman any more?” a typist asked her roommate. “Well,” she replied, “what I thought was passion turned out to be asthma.” What They Wore... by PHYLLIS JOYCE workmanship: plaids and stripes perfectly matched or mitred at the seams, shirt tucked in or to fall straight when worn on the outside. Look for good deep hems, neat and well-finished but- tonholes and a little packet of extra buttons. Blouses, shirts, jackets and sweaters should not be bought helter-skelter, but to go with specific skirts or shorts. Think of clothes as fash- ions to be worn until they are outgrown. Avoid rush buying just for a special occasion. A further installment in Say 2 Wy CPX ACS WBer Se a Dy) RSs ALTHOUGH COURT COSTUMES WERE REGULATED BY STRICT RULES OF THE COURT OF Me heial et 7 CENTER OF MOST EU N SOCIAL LIFE BEFORE THE FRENCH eal ION, WAS A CONSTANT FASHION PAGEAN ZY mh Res ye" oo