Vintage Paparazzi’s First-Run Fashions

Esther Williams . . .

currently starring in M-G-M’s “Thrill Of A Romance” with Van Johnson, is a pirate’s darling in this exciting Tina Leser original. The gaily striped Guatamala cotton skirt is a treasure with its debonair paunch pockets, nail-head studded with pieces o’ gold. The perfect top . . . this severely simple turtle-neck blouse of jersey. Costume belt by Phelps.

On the Pin-Up Side of the Street

For dash, and demureness, too . . . Esther Williams chooses this eye-catching suspender dress created by Clare Potter of supple black jersey Particularly beguiling is the Bianchini Bug print blouse with its jaunty long-tabbed collar!

There’ll be an Easter Parade!

 

1918 . . . M’lady of fashion draped her hips, made her floor-length dress ankle tight and bought Liberty Bonds! 1926 . . . Waistlines and hemlines nearly met, nail polish was daring. 1930 . . . Uneven hemlines and platinum blondes were all the rage. 1945 . . . Smart girls, fashion wise, buy sleek and charming right-priced clothes like these . . . and War Bonds! Photoplay’s Easter selections are spring and summer standbys and the entire wardrobe shown here can be yours for $83.85.

YOUR SUIT DRESS A tri-color triumph by Lombardy. Rayon twill bolero es is red . . . trimmed with braid of navy blue to match the navy skirt. Shining white rayon bengaline dickey. 9-15. About $14.95 at J. L. Hudson, Detroit

YOUR PRINT DRESS is sweet with soft front fullness . . . spicy with black lace ruffles. Everything nice! . . . it’s a Henry Rosenfeld Original of rayon crepe in aqua pink, fuchsia or lime. 12 20. About $14.95 at L. Bamberger and Co., Newark

YOUR ALL WEATHER COAT . . . is a born puddle-jumper yet is right at home under sunny skies. It’s a Weatherbee rain or shine coat of Clipper Twill fabric. In white, navy or spring-bright colors. About $20 at Maurice Rothschild, Chicago

YOUR COAT . . . a broad-shouldered topper over suits, dresses. Aqua or gold with black lapels, cuffs and buttons. Rose with navy. It’s a Lassie Maid of wool Shetland. 10-20. About $25 at The May Co., Cleveland

YOUR QUICK-CHANGE DRESS . . . saucy, with two-colored bow tie, as a suit dress. With blouse or dickey an adaptable, adorable suit. A McKettrick Classic in black or brown butcher weave rayon. 12-20. About $8.95 at Stix, Baer & Fuller, St. Louis, Mo.

 

It is a quote. MODERN SCREEN MAGAZINE APRIL 1945