BELTED!

March 1, 1936

Nothing determines a season to Hollywood, but the weather. Residents of other climes are still swathing themselves in mufflers and making a beeline from the front door to the fireplace. But here it’s different. Hollywood has already shed its flannels. 

The sure way to set the season is to watch the tennis courts. Last Sunday afternoon, at a country club, Jean Parker and Mary Carlisle played a brisk set – clad in sun suits. 

Then there are other indications. Joan Crawford has filled her swimming pool for the first time since last September. Last week Dolores Del Rio received a truck load of white sand from Monterey for the front yard of her beach home. And one only has to glance at the stars at play in their favorite Hollywood rendezvous to recognize the metamorphosis. 

The other night the ballroom of a popular hotel was filled to the rafters with new gowns. Kay Francis was there, wearing a beautiful dress of king’s blue crepe with a huge sash of printed satin. Myrna Loy was there, too, in gray satin with a huge chiffon rose on either shoulder. Jeanette MacDonald appeared in sea-blue net trimmed with silver ribbon. 

But it was little Peggy Conklin who completely stole the show. Peggy wore an exquisite gown on which organdie flowers were appliqued with gold thread. The gown was fashioned simply, with a full, trailing skirt, high waist and modest neck. On each shoulder were starched wings of the same material. 

Ida Lupino’s wrap for spring evenings is a full-length affair of ivory-colored, brocaded satin. The full shoulders amply accommodate the puffed sleeves and frail trimmings which are so common to spring dance frocks.

Gail Patrick wears a stunning ensemble of blue and white. The tailored dress is of heavy white crepe. The accompanying sweater is fashioned like a jacket and is of sea-blue angora trimmed with white bone buttons. 

Lucille Ball has a passion for wide belts. Her latest spring frock, a silk print in a red, white and blue design, features a red suede belt exactly six inches wide.

~MARCH 1, 1936~

~MARCH 1, 1936~

~MARCH 1, 1936~