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JUNEl The month of sunshine and flowers and dreams come true; and dozens of brides and "sweet girl graduates" in a deliriously happy whirl of shopping for the loveliest gowns they can afford!
For years brides have generally followed the period costume lines — tight bodices to the hip, and long, full skirts. While femininity in bridal costumes is still the most emphatic keynote, there are two different trends from which to choose.
First, there's the quaint bridal gown, with its cute little "baby" sleeves that just cover the shoulders; or a bertha, or Marie Antoinette collar, that falls gracefully over the arms. Skirts may be full and long still ; but now they are even all around, unless they actually trail a little on the floor behind.
For the sophisticated girl who rejoices in "the very last word" of fashion, there is the ultra-smart bridal gown built on the princess silhouette. Intricately cut bodices, clever
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sleeves, skirts that have the ' Frenchy" touch — these will delight her.
Although satin is not a smart fabric this year, brides are permitted to follow the tradition if they choose, selecting one of the off-white shades tending eggshell or a blue-white. Crepes are especially good for rhe bride who is willing to depart from satin ; and then there are the lovely French chiffon, soft moire, and all-over lace. Any one of these fabrics not only lends itself to modish treatment, but is flattering and feminine to the girl who wants to look her very best on her day of days.
THE most difficult problem of the formal bride is her wedding veil. It may make or mar the otherwise quite rfect ensemble! First, the cap must be molded very close to the head this year, giving it a tidy, smart appearance. Then, the length is terribly important. Imagine a too-short veil on a tall bride, or a long, trailing veil on a very little girl ! The proper proportion can be discovered only by comparing different effects in a full-length mirror. If you happen to have a beautiful piece of old ace in the family, you are especially fortunate. But unless lace is really fine and soft, it is far less attractive than traditional net veil. Particularly popular is the combination of cleverly modeled old-lace cap with a net veil.
The very smart bride this year carries a white moire or velvet prayer book instead of a bridal bouquet. But if you are one of the many, many June brides who can't imagine her costume complete without flowers, you are permitted a choice of several smart shower bouquet substitutes. For example, a garland of entwined flowers, a sheaf of lilies (if you happen to like their cold austerity) or an armload of white lilacs. But the very newest flower fashion of all is a coy little muff of white violets and tiny roses! A flower cap to match is an added touch of novelty.
S LONG gloves are again modish, the bridal gown may have short sleeves, if any. If gloves are not worn, how[Continued on page 75}
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