Fashion Horizons: Going Back to School(1940)

movie - first aired/released 1940-07-30 - 22 min

Directed by Harry D. Donahue

The film features B-movie actresses boarding a TWA airlines flight to Albuquerque, New Mexico, Phoenix, Arizona and Boulder City, Nevada. The women don new outfits for every activity when staying at a dude ranch and exploring Native American ruins while a narrator comments on their style. The film presents a detailed description of back-to-school fashion, primarily for female teenagers and college students. It highlights various clothing items and accessories, emphasizing the excitement of new wardrobes for the autumn season. The narrator talks about specific brands and types of clothing, such as women's blouses, Derby sportswear skirts, and Jane Irwell sweaters, and describes how these items are essential for school and extracurricular activities. The film also touches on the importance of accessories like gloves and coats, and the versatility of mixing and matching different pieces to create stylish outfits for various occasions.