Modern Screen (Dec 1947 - Nov 1948)

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"I hate ginghams," says Donna Reed, who wears them constantly in The Life of Monty Stratten. That's why, off-screen, Donna loves the exquisite tailoring of this wool gabardine suit. Ida Lupino lives high in the mountains and finds pedal pushers go perfectly with a mountain top. They're practical for gardening, plastering, or receiving her friends for luncheon. ■ No matter what the designers decree or the studios advocate for wear on the screen, our Hollywood glamor girls have very decided preferences in clothes they want for their personal wardrobes. Just listen to them: "I hate slacks!" says Dorothy Lamour. "I wouldmt wear anything else but slacks if I could," emphatically states Doris Day. "I adore colorful prints and casual house dresses," declares Virginia Grey. "I can't stand gingham dresses," insists Donna Reed. "Love those Levis!" shouts Betty Hutton. With all these decided tastes, we decided to find out just what the stars like the best — and why. Last month we listened to the designers in filmland air their opinions, so this time, in answer to all the fan letters, we picked up our pencil, notebook and cameraman and set out to get the lowdown from the stars themselves. First we tackled Donna Reed and discovered that her preference for suits of all descriptions was influenced a great deal by the roles she plays on the screen. "I never get a chance to dress up on the screen," Donna explained. "I always play the helpful wife, the help-mate, the little woman who is doomed {Continued on page 80)