FASHIONS FOR YOUTH.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1425, 27 April 1912, Page 11

FASHIONS FOR YOUTH.

With tho cult of more esthetic [bussing camo moro artistic garments for young people. To-day the small girl has at her service the daintiest of clothes, mado of the most delicately-tinted materials. In fact, tile young girl is so mucii considered nowadays, says a writer in tho ".Sydney Morning Jlerald," that there are actual "iashions" for her. Many experts are at work in considering the "style" most suitable to small people. Just as much care is taken for them as for tho grown-ups. The combination of plain material with stripes is very fashionable, fur young girls. A suitable coat and skirl in navy ,-crge looked exceedingly well trimmed with blue and white striped material. The coat, which was closed well to the left of tho front, had a velvet collar outlined with the striped material, und the sleeves were finished with cull's of the stripes. The skirt was cut to (ho raised waistline, giving it that .slender and straight effect which is correct at present. A coat aud skirt made of black velveteen and trimmed with a dark red broadcloth, which was braided with black, looked most handsomo and suitable for festive occasions. Plaid is used to a considerable degree in the ornamentation of gowns for young people, although one is somewhat apt to tire of it on account of its prominence. A pretty costume was smartly trimmed, with a large square collar and deep cuffs faced with green and blue plaid. The buttons were covered with tho same material. The skirt had a Hat box-pleat, which was decorated with buttons at the lower edge. Party Frocks. Another very charming little frock was in navy serge. Tho blouse was of the Magyar persuasion, having for ornamentation a collar and cuffs, embroidered in straight lines with narrow pastel-coloured •silk braid. Tho skirt, had the panel effect, and was finished with a belt of the narrow braided work. Velvet and velveteen frocks are very becoming to young people, and will bo greatly seen during the coming months. Far more elaborate dressing or party irocks iiinon is one of tho most charming fabrics available for tnese young people. A very good plan is to have a ninon overdress and a coloured slip. This is a most economical investment, as it makes practically two dresses. A most otlective re. suit for a girl of seventeen was gained bv placing pale pink ninon over a maizecoloured soft silk. Tho blouse part, fashioned in kimona style, had stripes of tho ninon alternating with malines lace. The little skirt was full and raised rather high. Just above the knees there were two half-inch tucks about an inch apart, au insertion of tho Malines lace, then came, two more tucks. A narrow frilling of tho soft Malines lace completed the last tuck. A sash of soft pcau-de-soie in maize colour was shot with a delicate rose pink, fastened 'at the Ucft side with a bow nnd long ends. Another beautiful dress was fashioned of white cashmcre-de-soie. The short ninon tunic was a lovely fuschia shade, and was edged with shaded beads to correspond with tho red and purple tints of the ninon. Opening in the front and joining at tho edge, tho tunic hud a most uncommon effect. A largo bunch of dark Parma violets gave tho necessary touch, while tho whole effect was most artistic and girlish. The Louis XVI frock is another most becoming dress. Anklo length, tho skirt is trimmed with three narrow frills set thcii width apart. Tho corsage with extremely short sleeves is nearly covered with a frilled Mario Antoinette fichu, tho back of it coming to a point, Mado of white crepe do chine or soft muslin, tho little dresses look exceedingly dainty.

For the smaller mites the frock that is worn over a separate gtiimpe is always pretty as well as practical. The upper portions of the .sleeves are separate, making a part of the yoke.- 7he combination of plaid material trimmed with plain broadcloth is very effective and attractive. Dotted cliallis trimmed with plain material also makes a becoming i'rock. Littlo pocket bags made of the samo materia! as the dress and attached to the waistband by .a silken cord arc very pretty for children's little dresses. The square scalloped effect is also seen on these dainty garments. A sweet little party frock for k very young girl was of soft white satin, having a jacket effect, the edges of which were in square scallops. This tiny garment was finished with a white satin small bag, which was attached to the dress with a white silken cord, a bunch of tiny pink bebe roses showing at the waist. Another sweet little gown was of very pale blue nijion over the same coloured soft silk, a silk ruching edging the frock, while a dainty pink sash completed the whole. Of course tlieso maidens, both big and small, must have evening cloaks. A very becoming one was in pale rose pink in k'imouo_ style, with a .satin hood, which was finished with a large tassel.Another was in pale, blue cashmere, edged with swan's down, and trimmed with buttons of the same material as the coat. The effect was very girlish and becoming. The little ones are well catered for where the serviceable day coat is concerned. In fact, those coats are mora attractive than usual. The warm, light-weight, silky woollens of zibeline are charming. Ratine is certainly not so practical, but looks exceedingly well. A most fascinating example was' a semi-Russian model in dark blue ratine. A large collar and cuffs of bright red leather added a gay-note to the whole. The samo could easily be carried out in navy serge, the effect being equally as good. » The double-faced cloths so popular with, grown-ups are also used for children's ccats. the heavier stuffs being passed over for the lighter weights. One sees little coals of double-faced blanket cloth, white coats faced with blue or rose being most attractive.