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Santa's Selections Include Exciting Gifts to Wear and Gifts To Use Big and Little Packages of Lasting Happiness for Her DM V ' 4 4 V ' ... J- ' ' ' . - 5 if V f 11 r 1 4 St X r H Oil, WHAT A BEAUTIFUL MORNING when the sweetest Santa gives his lady a fur coat! She loves her feminine blouse and her filmy negligee but above all, she's overwhelmed by her full-length Persian Lamb coat. Above, newly fashioned with straight lines and a sable collar, of Hammer Brand Persian. f4 a, ? J - f - u $ t-XMAAA-.-.-.-.-.-.-A -"I nar v. i SCARF FROM SANTA reflects LITTLE FUHS go a long way to holiday flair. Above, snowflakes making her happy on Christmas printed on taffeta with a sprink- ana ever after. Hood and pock ling of pearl and rhinestone etbook-muff of Hammer Brand "snowflakes." By Vera. Persian Lamb. 4 4 V. i vCfts;f WIS 3 1 s - -i" "sft fVV si r TtA- 1A 4 GIFTS FOR A GIRL GOING PLACES hit the spot. Suggested are a many-pocketed passport case, writing kit, traveling alarm clock, and shoe shine kit. On the chair: a matched set of grooming ac cessories in plaid and leather and a smart hatbox. Fold-up camp chair comes in a flat 'carrying case. S qf 3 SI 4 I t y s GALA GLITTER trims a gift-wise cashmere sweater. Crocheted cas ing is studded with rhlnestones; collar buttons with a jewel. Ey JIadley. CO-EDS DELIGHT Resort cottons make exciting gifts for college girls who intend to combine their Christmas hol iday with a sunny vacation. 5 ti i - ?.t; -- i ;4x . x f 3 5 1 ?swt-f iV -', i Gifts Give Luxury and Usefulness Shopping for 4Her Will Easier for 4Him' This Year Be Offering an unprecedented and thoroughly delightful com bination of glamour and practi cality, this year's crop of gifts for the gals heralds a gala Christmas with enduring charm, and it's going to be easier than ever for "him" to shop for "her" as a result. In former years, a lady might discover under her tree a glam orous negligee. Thrilled with this dainty and delicate attribute to her femininity, she would try it on briefly, luxuriating in the rich folds and drapes, the ruf fles and lace, i She would admire herself in the mirror and then, regretfully, re-wrap it in tissue paper and place it in her closet along with other treasures that she was afraid to use or wear. On the ether hand, the useful aprons arl robes and slippers she received were short on flat tery. Practical gifts were plain and sturdy; glamorous gifts were fragile and frivolous. Different This Year But this year's would-be Santa will find an altogether different picture awaiting him when he visits the fashion departments. Progress has cnught up with -the feminine instincts that call for the flattery of glamour with the good sense of practicality. The most fragile-looking lin gerie is completely washable. Dream-soft cashmere sweaters are moth-proofed. Exotic loung ing slippers are comfortably flexible, yet will not crack. In tricately pleated blouse delica cies need no ironing and keep their pleats forever. These are just a few examples of ways in which luxury has met the challenge of simplified liv ing. The male shopper or any other shopper, for that matter faces no conflict this year be tween the two extremes of gift ing. The questions "Is it useful?" and "Is is flattering?" are now answered in the affirmative by almost every gift. The most luxurious furs once unfit for really bad weather are now treated for hearty durabil ity. Gloves that are lined for ad ditional warmth retain their feminine slenderness through artful styling. Handbags with ample carry-space look decept ively slim. Frilly cocktail aprons, em broidered, sequin - studded or ruffled, remain pert and billowy after countless washings. Intimates Desirable The sleep-wear field offers new variety, new style-consciousness and, of course, great practical advances in easy-care qualities. Granny nightgowns, bloomer and Bermuda shorts pa jama styles, exquisite . peignoir and nightgown sets are available in a tremendous assortment of quick-dry, no-iron synthetics and natural fabrics that have been treated for permanent freshness and facile upkeep. And how much more she ap preciates daintiness and high styling when she" can wear it, wash it and wear it again! Even cosmetic gifts achieve new practicality in packaging and function. Traveling kits, bourioir show-pieces, re-usable apothecary jars and tree decor ation.? are some of the newly functional packaging devices that house cosmetic this Christ mas. The items themselves are grouped with down - to - earth good sense. Sets for the bath contain a logical assortment of oil or bubble concoctions, dust ing powder, cologne and soap in matching scents. Travel sets feature unbreak able containers or non-liquid beauty aids in small, convenient amounts. Purse-size fragrances come in solid, cream and liquid sachet forms arid in containers that make pretty fittings for any handbag. Light Weight Luggage Luggage is another gift group that has made a mark in com bining glamorous and practical elements. Now lightweight and fashionably shaped, luggage pieces are engineered to carry all travel needs with utmost safety and convenience. Designer col ors and patterns are available in the most sturdy materials and many are easily cleaned with a damp cloth. In every gift category the wonderful story is repeated. The two Christmas stars, glamour ana practicality, merge to make this Yuletide a merry time in deed for every Santa and his lady. SHE'LL LOUNGE IN LUXURY in an Italian T-shirt with cordu roy tanered pants. Bv Tommies. Also luxurious, Chantilly bath umvder and cologne by Houbi-gant. j Tuck-away a Gift a Day j Have more time for Christmas 1 Day. LITTLE DREAMERS Sleepwear for the little dream ers range from cotton broadcloth pajamas with their own em bossed jackets to "Mombo" pa jamas as with ruffled sleeves and goaets of ruffles at the legs. A Classified Ad in The Journal costs as little as 35 cents She Prefers Fitting Gifts At Christmas ! Newest Accessories Offer No Size Problem Handkerchiefs, scarves and a host of other charming acces sory gifts are the ideal solution ACCESSORIES TO THE FACT of - f or the Santa who wants to give Christmas, a satchel handbag, j gg? nsiut d0eSnt knOW the jeweled compact and evening Tne man wnQ underestimateS stole of fringed , and sequined the place accessories hold in a Cheney velvet. Stole by Baar & woman's heart should realize Beards. . , how important these "accents" are in a well-rounded, versatile wardrobe. Accessories not only dress up a costume, but they can transform one dress or suit to fit any mood or occasion. And the same accessories, if well chosen, will add glamour to many outfits. Give a colorful, distinctive hanky and "you give a scarf, a pocket , decoration, a belt orna ment. Allypu need do is pro vide the tasteful design in col ors she likes, and your recip ient will use her ingenuity to discover many new uses for her gift hanky. Give a square of fine fabric, such as velvet' or chiffon, and your recipient will have ascots, ties, scarves and cowls which she may wear as fashion prescribes. Party aprons, knit gloves, ad justable wool hats, stoles, tie on collars and elasticized cinch belts -or cummerbunds are among the accessories you can give without a thought to size. Handbags, costume jewelry, the new metal hair bands are sure to please her; and leave it to the woman to find places galore for all of them in her wardrobe. One hosiery manufacturer has developed a truly sheer nylon stocking that is stretchable. Available in Petite, Average and Long sizes, this hose looks mini ature in its package but, as long as you know the approx imate height of your giftee, they will fit her perfectly. Blouses for lounging need not always be sized. Several types are shirred and elasticized either partially or all-around and a Small, Medium or Large will do the trick. Many beauti ful robes and brunch coats fall into this category and make ex cellent gift choices. PIPE CINCH If the man in your life smokes a pipe, it's easy to please him at Christmas. ' Tobacconists are showing pipes from luxurious meerschaums to modestly priced briars, together with pipe racks, tobacco pouches and humidors, and oversized ash trays with knock-out knobs; all sure ways to a pipe smoker's heart. Shop early for Gifts! A Classified Ad in Tha Journal costs as little as 35 cents "... - SANTA'S BEEN HERE EARLY , VI VV-" e o Jfitt A host of superb charmers with full sweeping skirts or pencil line sheaths, each a merry match for the Hoi iday Sea son to spark your daytime or to captivate your "after five" festivities. 1098 to 1Q98 USE OUR CONVENIENT LAY-AWAY PLAN! THE FROTH OF A GALA CHRISTMAS INTERPRETED IN A ROBE OR DUSTER! A welcome spirited gift enchanting as your dream of Christmas lavish sheer on sheers, soft cottons, miracle nylons and jaunty crepes Florals .prints and solid pastels. 598 to 17 98 GIFTS BOXED AND WRAPPED! BEAD ROPES Enough ropes to hang yourself the craze in pearls, chains, beads and chain combinations. Wear as many as your heart desires. "VT-i ir-n f n r--r-i rk if it i 1 98 EARRINGS BRACELETS NECKLACES Gift Jewelry i I He ' ! v . -fa .41' y - ;r;4 I : 7 :;. 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