FASHIONS TO-DAY

Evening Post, Volume CIX, Issue 45, 22 February 1930, Page 19

FASHIONS TO-DAY

"Nuw York, women were1 the smartest I saw. in my travels, "said Miss lteid, of Adelaide, to a representative of the "Observer,"" and I consider American fashions arc particularly suitable for Australian women. They are smart, yet practical. The models, of course, come from Paris,, but they, are cleverly adapted to suit ..American tastes. ' Clothes ar.o riiuch less expensive there than in France.

"The-backless evening frock has a great vogue in America, but for general wear 1 advocate- a moderate decollete.

"As to length—evening frocks just miss the ground; .afternoon frocks are six inches below the knees; and walking frocks arc four inches-below! the knees. Even when sitting the knees must be covered —it is the smart thing nowadays. . ' . , ,

"The priuccss frock is important. All now dresses lit at: the hip, indicate

the '13/tural waist-line, and are: finished with a tiny'belt. This:year's fashionable material is moire; and many frocks are made of satin and georgette. Eggshell (a shade just off white) and black are popular colours." ' • -. Miss Keid said that the most attractive sports wear she saw 'was in Vienna. It is the homo of the tailored tweed frock—very new, very smart—which is worn not quite so long as a silk frock.

'' Sports wear, from Scotland was also fascinating," she added. ."Stockinette three piece's are- as popular' as ever. The new tucked-in ;blouse is worn with them. : Satin- blouses 'are-fashion's latest, either tuckedinto a skirt or shirred at ■ the hips-to give: the'desired tight effect.

"The smartest coats come from London and-Berlin. A feature of this season 's top coat —which is made in brown and black—is the beautiful collars and cuffs. Evening coats of brocaded tissue are full length or- three-quarter.

Sport anil General Photo. A BATHING FASHION.— A sinking beach suit by Darville, London. It consists' of a- backless bodice Joined to bell : bottomedtrousers, and is carried out in red, orange, and ivhile check. The unique "jewellery" 'is painted'cork, a'very fashionable adjunct to such a costwriel ■''". '

"It is difficult at first for the eye to become accustomed" to- the: new hats, which are right'off the face.and down at the back. They are making nothing, else' in Paris.- -The .sou-wester and coal heaver shapes arc/most popular. , "Stockings aro darker in shade, and shoes, especially !in '-New York, aro wonderful. Evening shoes-of crepe de chine and moire . *havo ' wonderful buckles. ■ V

•'Hair?. Vvell, most women arc still shiugled. in tho daytime, but ankle length frocks make a 'switch a' necessity in tho evening." ■■' .' :