Having a basic wardrobe means having clothes that can be worn for different occasions, and are simple enough to be transformed for the occasion. What colors are basic? Black, navy, white, grey, string—whatever can take to the background, or stand on its own in the foreground. If you're buying a sweater don't get one with sequins unless you have three or four other sweaters at home. It's better to buy one good classic sweater (round neck, v-neck or button-down-the-front) than two less expensive and fancier ones. A good classic sweater never dies. If you have one pair of black patent leather pumps, a pair of washable white gloves, a straw handbag, a black (or white) headache band, you are ready to face the world on any summer day or evening and know (if you haven't forgotten to put on a dress) that you look good. The important thing to find out when you make a date is—where are you going? If he doesn't tell you, feel free to ask (not when he rings the doorbell, but when he sets the date). Boys are funny. If you don't dress right they blame you, not themselves. GOING TO A DANCE? Ask him if it's formal, so that you will not turn up in your basic sweater and skirt (that's getting a little too basic). To a movie? The sweater and skirt (with pearls and medium-heeled pumps— instead of white wool socks and moccasins) are fine. Even if he isn't as tall as you'd like, wearing moccasins won't change him. You'll just look like a character. Of course you can wear neat flat shoes (with stockings)—that's up to you. If your date happens to be a tall one don't rush out and buy four-inch heels to go out with him. Maybe you won't break a leg, but you'll look like what you are. Short. That's not bad, but you'll also look out of proportion. Talking about proportion, if you're mad about chemises make sure they don't hang too far below the knee. They're supposed to be short and cute—and medium heels go best.
Never wear slacks on a date unless you're going to a picnic, to the beach, bicycle riding—or mountain climbing. And don't wear flashy clothes because you once saw your date wink at a girl in red satin. (If he likes her so much what's he doing with you?) You stick to your type. If you are a cotton gingham girl you will look ridiculous in red satin. Then you will start to feel ridiculous and nervous. No matter what the occasion, wear clothes that express your own personality, and that are comfortable. Even if you're wearing a formal for the first time you can feel at ease if a) it isn't cut down to here exposing all the goose pimples on your neck and shoulders, b) it isn't slit up the thigh (that's for night club singers), and c) it isn't so tight that you can't walk. Wear clothes that go together. Dangling rhinestone earrings don't go with a shirtwaist dress and flat shoes on a bowling date. And don't decide what you're going to wear one hour before your date. That's not enough time. One hour before your date your whole outfit—from your fresh bra and panties up—should all be in one place and ready to put on. And you should be in the shower or tub singing amid the soap bubbles. That way you won't be a nervous wreck by the time the doorbell rings. You'll be ready, and you won't have to give another thought to the way you look. |
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