► r - - Conservative but functional fashions forecast COLLEGE PARK, Md. - The fine art of dressing is no longer restricted to women with sufficient wealth to make trips to Paris for personal consultations, as they did in the 1920 s and 19305. Most Americans - both men and women - can get a feel for the flow of fashion, even if they have never traveled beyond the limits of the continental U.S. So says Dr. Eleanor F. Young, Extension textiles and clothing specialist at the University of Maryland in College Park. With style trends for Fall and Winter now fairly well established and forecasts for Spring already on the fashion pages, any well-read persons should be able to pick up clothing items during special-purchase and after-Christmas sales which IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY COVERED BY A PENSION OR RETIREMENT PLAN, A NEW LAW NOW ALLOWS YOU TO SET UP A TAX-SHELTERED PLAN OF YOUR OWN. individual retirement The Congress of the United States passed the Pension Reform Act which allows millions of Americans who have not had the benefits of a pension plan, to put aside tax-free dollars for their retirement. Basically, under this new law you can take money you earn now... up to $1,500 a year... and put it away for retirement while deducting it from your earnings at income tax time. The interest accrued each year is tax deferred. At First Federal the interest rate First Federal SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION OF LANCASTER 23 E. King St., Lancaster, Pa. 393-0601 will constitute a good fashion investment. For example, one will probably want to avoid buying a coat which doesn’t have plenty of room in the sleeves to accommodate the padded-shoulder suits and dresses which are a part of the current fashion scene. Similarly, a person should keep in mind the trend toward narrow legs when shopping for pants. And, when you’re Christmas shopping for a friend, remember that the layered look is still around - but it may not be in fashion too much longer. So a moderate-priced vest would be a better gift choice than an expensive one intended for long usage. Some basic points describing current styles are these: Fashions for both men and Let Us Plan Your account Branch Offices in: PARK CITY, LITITZ, NEW HOLLAND. MILLERSVILLE, MOUNT JOY & QUARRYVILLE women tend toward the look of the 19505. This “return to conservatism” implies long skirts, high heels, and an emphasis on dresses for women. Also narrow lapels and ties for men; padded shoulders for both men’s and women’s clothing. One should keep in mind that today’s fashions maintain an emphasis on being functional. So one probably won’t see a return of hobble skirts that some women wore in the 19505. Today’s women are also sticking firmly with pouchy shoulder bags for daytime wear because they are functional. Similarly, long evening skirts are being superseded by shorter, more body-revealing dresses for partying and disco-dancing. There is really a two-way trend in women’s fashions today. One hears much will always be the highest we pay. But if interest rates change, the rate on your IRA account will be automatically adjusted. Visit any of our seven offices for free literature that explains this tax-saving opportunity in detail. Learn how you can use a savings account to enjoy more security in your retirement years and pay less taxes right now. It’s very easy. If you're not already saving with us, maybe the time has come. JEIE inr IVe never forget a friend. about the soft, feminine look; but there is also a tailored - or corporate - look favored particularly by the growing numbers of women business executives. This latter trend has been spurred by John Molloy’s best-selling book, Dress for Success. Elaborating on the func tional theme, Dr. Young declared that modern fabrics are here to stay. “Who wants to go back to the days of untreated, all cotton fabrics that required so much ironing? Or the untreated woolens that at tracted moth damage?” she asked. The Maryland Extension home economics specialist noted that treated cottons today require little or no ironing, and many woolens now are treated with a moth resistant chemical. Then ESEE Lancaster Farming, Saturday, December 2,1978 there is a wide array of no iron and manmade fibers. These were only in their infancy in the 19505. There are probably two shortcomings which must be considered, however. One is that manmade fibers absorb some stains more readily than their natural coun terparts. So they require some special care, such as pre-treating prior to laun dering. Another drawback could be discovery that some of the chemicals used to treat modem fabrics are car cinogenic; i.e. cancer producing. The chemical, Tris, used to make children’s clothing fire-retardant, has been removed from the market for this very reason. Turning to the college-age scene. Dr. Young agreed that co-eds today are more fashionable than their older sisters of five or six years ago. For one thing, more of them are wearing kinky or curly, shoulder-length hair in contrast to the straight, waist-length hair which had become so universal. And she noted that dresses and skirts are now outselling women’s pants for the first time in five to 10 years. Also, woven fabrics have finally regained their popularity over knits. The color trend is reflected m muted tones and soft colors' for both Fall and Spring fashions., Dr. Young observed. Earthy tones are again popular this Fall - but more muted than in past years. And soft pastels appear to be setting the fashion tone again for Spring. Plums and purples are prevalent this Fall, but they may not be around much PLANT TROJAN HYBRIDS THE HIGH YIELDING HYBRID FOR PROFIT MAKING FARMERS I SHOW PLOT ON FARM ~TI Dealer KERVIN ZIMMERMAN /5\ Myerstown RD#2, Pa. Ph: 717-866-4081 ATTENTION FARMERS... FREE ESTIMATES ON RODENT CONTROL RODENTS carry diseases which can endanger the health of your flocks. Your business is raising the flocks. Ours is protecting them. longer, the Maryland specialist predicted. Most of the fabrics nowadays are textured. And corduroy, fleece and wool flannels appear to be “in” - rather than the hard denims typified by the long-popular blue jeans. On the business scene, many tailored “corporate” women are carrying briefcases instead of hand bags. With subdued colors, their jackets will be padded and well-fitted at the shoulders but slightly loose at the waist. In this milieu, blouses will have scarves to emulate neckties. Despite the overwhelming accent on dresses, women will still be wearing pants, too, because they are so function for sports and in formal wear. But they are becoming more narrow legged. And they will be getting shorter. Already, fashion writers are forcasting a literal pants explosion for Spring in a wide variety of lengths - including pedal-pushers, burmudas, and short shorts. Concert set PHILADELPHIA - The Oratorio Singers of Philadelphia College of Bible will present Handel’s great work, Messiah, on December 14 at 8 p.m. at the Philadelphia Academy of Music. Directing for 300 Voice Chorus and Mostovoy orchestra will be Music Professor Alfred E. Lunde. Soloists for this fine presentation are Sharon L. Sweet, soprano; Mertine Johns, alto; David M. Shockey, tenor and Bailus Webb, bass. For more in formation one can call 215- 561-8661. 1278 Loop Rd. Lancaster, Pa. 17604 717397-3721 113
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