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Navy blue is always good. By choosing one color, you can reduce the accessories to a minimum, which al- ways saves luggage. Print dresses are very satis - factory, because they do not show the signs of travel as quickly as plain colors. Evening dresses should be simple and if accompanied by scarfs or capes, will eliminate the need for dinner clothes.

If you are taking an extended trip, you will want to take along clothes which will pack nicely. Lace is always good for evening wear and there are a number of wrinkle-proof materials of which you can have dresses made.

It will be a great help to you to know how to pack well. One secret of packing is to avoid putting shoes, cosmetics and odds and ends in with your outer gar- ments. To help with this you will find all sorts of luggage on the market. There are special bags for shoes, hats, for cosmetics and a week-end case for lingerie. Cases for outer garments can be ward- robe variety or the flat suitcase. The longer the suit- case the better, to avoid having too many creases in your garments. Placing tissue paper in sleeves and in between the folds will help. If pleats are pinned into place, they will remain thus when unpacked. When folding a garment, place it on a firm surface and fold the side fronts toward the back. This allows the front center of the dress to be free from creases. Sometimes, pieces of cardboard cut to fit the suit- case will help. If there are any vacant corners you should put tissue paper in them. Always cork all bottles and tighten them twice. The same with jars of creams, etc.

You also have to consider the laundry problem, so do not take a number of dresses with white collar and cuffs. Underwear should be very simple and easily

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