SPRING FASHIONS

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2255, 15 September 1914, Page 2

SPRING FASHIONS

; SEEN-.AI , THE ECONOMIC. (By Arrangement.) ■..The warm, sumry weather that we havo b'ecu enjoying of late is apt to makeonetliHik of summer clothes, and to think of them is to" set about getting them, with most people. There can be no question that this season the materials and fashions are daintier and prettier than they have' been for some years, though that is a thing that is apt to.strike overy woman.directly the fresh summer fabrics appear, merely from the fact that she is exceedingly tired of winter garments. Although muslins and voiles will bo yery much to the fore, there aro other materials that promise to become favourita wear,- and of these Messrs. George and Kersloy have obtained a largo .yarioty. In tho mantle department are to be seen some charming costuines, frocks, and wraps. And among the costumes is a particularly noticeable one, carried out in Bordeaux coloured silk, with- draped skirt and double tunic coat finished with a Ssvathed:ibolt' of peacock blue silk. The daintiest of not and lace turnover collars complete an uncommon and effective model. Yot another one ■is of navy-blue .satin crepe, with the loose bodice and draped skirt that can so easily bo made a travesty, and yet, with the right out, and worn by the fight person, is bo very becoming. Some charming gowns are of frosted flowered crepe, and bore delicate colour effects can be obtained, or if the wearer likes more vivid, bolder tints, thoro is no lack of choice to offer hfir. Very pretty, also, aro Japanese crops gowns made with floral tunics over a white crepe, skirt often piped .with the predominant colour of the tunic, and with buttons to correspond. Returning for a moment to the costumes, one is told that those made of tatfetas ■ silk will bo very much, worn, and one of navy blue silk, with a line, (vhite stripe at wide intervals, cannot be passed by.. -'It-is.ma.de with- a pleated tunic on the skirt reaching not quite to the knees, and tho beautifully out arid finished coat is also-pleated-at tho back. Each rover'is finished at the corner with coloured embroidery. These taffetas costumes are in all colours, and a mole-coloured. ouo was particularly;, handsome. . .'■..• . . ■ . v ' .

A pretty costume was of creari.l gsrbecord, made with, a pleated -swallowtail back, and most uncommon was one of emerald green garbocord, mado with a coat cut away .in .the front and ending at the back' with a deep double tunic •effect.' The skirt was a triumph of draping. ahcV in front was pleated into tlie't waist, and finished'- with a silk co'rd girdle,' while tho collar and deep revel's of tho coat wero of emerald Rrcen soft satin. of a slightly deeper shade. •■■.■■•••■■ Millinory. • Looking at hats, it would : seem _ as though any shape and any style might be worli; and yet be considered, quito in tho fashion. Dolly VatdenS;.- are much sought after, and are usually very becoming, and almost equally so -. are the Hat-crowned hats with wido brims massed with flowers underneath, tho brim. •'. At tho Economic arc to bo scon soino ; uncommon and. chhrnoteristic French and London models, •.•of which a favourite colour is tete-de-noo-re. Orio model ill this fashionable colour.was turned up ; off tho face..so that'it .'was practically . brimloss and higher'at One'sido than the other, the upstanding feather, with which it was trimmed being of oinnambn brown. Be-. coming to many faces are tho hate made, frith wide black lace brims and with suk crowns, either in black silk or whatever colour may'be fancied! Flowers aro the usual trimming. Several hate were- of black and white, and some pretty models were to be seen in black tulle, sometimes made with an upstanding niching': running round the top.of tho crown. , A decMedly chio hat-was made of very coiurso black straw, quite-found in shape and trimmed witli berries and blaclc ribbon. Several hate wore wide m ,sbape, made of .floral silk and with very flat crowns'.trimmed with ribbon and roses. There is infinitely more character and- individuality about the hate this season, and womon who may be disposed to look with some dubiousness at the more recent hats should be enterprising enough to try ,thera on, and sea for themselves how they may suit their individuality.

The Outfitting Dapartmont. To many women this department would possibly be one of the most interesting in the wTiole of the Economic establishment. The lingeries alono would uiako them hesitate, andfinally be lost, so dainty and fine are tho garments, particularly those that are hand-made. A new feature about them is tho fact that to suit the V-shaped . necks of blouses and frocks of this season they are usually made with a "V" to correspond, which is an oxcellont idea. Finest pinituoks and soft lace pf the finest of nainsook make tho daintiest of garments, and not less, fascinating aro.tho silk and crepe underskirts, peg-top as well as other varietios. Very pretty aro the boudoir caps, made of muslin and lace, and in some cases threaded with ribbon.. "Kabo" corsete are much in demand, and are very eiipple and beautifully finished, with eyelets specially devised to provent pulling. / Children's requirements aro made tho eubject of particular care, • and nowhere could one find prettier children's hats. Some of them are mushroom-shaped and made of floral muslin over silk with a brim of soft frilly lace, or soft silk gaging.' Pretty also wore thoso of muslin and lace and made like a mob cap. They ball tho advantage of being washable as iivplV.. The' play-aprons aro a distinct feature, and shaped in a way that is strongly to be recommended foi* children as- they completely cover their frocks; With a border of gaily-coloutrod Dutch figures, and with Dutch' figures on the two big pockets that are usually to be, found on tho front of tho aprons, they would be invaluable and would prove to be a joy to the wearers. Very useful also is tho child's corset, or Liberty bodice, made of soft washing, material for summer wear, and buttoning either at the back or tho front. Children s coats aro also mado a feature, and a very protty one was of golden brown basket cloth with turned-over collar of bisouit coloured lawn worked with Oriental embroidery.