The Archive · 1937

THE OCCASION

Informal Sandals Meant for Resort, Not City Before deciding open-toe, open-heel shoes are for you think ofthe places you have to wear them. Think, too, on the hosiery upkeep, since sheer toed stockings are their fashion counter part.. That discounts their chic for city streets unless you are just ón your way to a smart luncheon. matinee. cocktail party or dinner, where dressy clothes are in order.

The more informal open-toed sandals are meant for resort, spectator sports and the leisure side of country life. They are neither appropriate nor comfortable for active sports, for everyday weer in town or tripping around the office.

After you have considered the etiquette of this new ventilated fashion that appears in suede, perforated patent. linen, kidskin, gabakdine and flowered burlap, too, you will know which: costumes in your wardrobe can afford to call attention to your feet

Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.

Your account