THIS AND THAT MODE

Evening Star, Issue 20137, 30 March 1929, Page 19

THIS AND THAT MODE

UNEVEN HEfiSS AHO SCALLOPED FLOUNCES GRAZE I'OR BLACK. On mentally reviewing nil the novelties, eccentricities. and changes in the world oi' fashion, f have come to the condn-ion the modern woman will dross to please herself. Try as they may, the dressmakers cannot coax away the woman of_ today from her simple dresses. They may have prevailed in details, but not in the main linos. Hems are uneven, flounces are scalloped or jig-sawed in all directions, skirts are gathered full into the wai-a, and bodices arc frilled or bloused, but the dress as a whole must look simple. Even where- the bodice has the appearance of close-kiting shape, it has had to be left loose for ease and comfort, since the girl of our time ms no intention of squeezing her waist or spoiling her digestion to please fashion. The little morning frock is in beige and brown jersey, a lovely silk .md wool mixture that is finding much favour. The waist is almost at the natural line, but the gauged hips soften the sudden cfleet, and give the necessary fullness while keeping the outline slim. The turn-down collar and cuffs to match may be made ol the same material, or of plain beige crepe with a fancy edging, and these represent one of the modes which will certainly achieve popularity in the coming season. The afternoon frock of plain chiflon. georgette crepe, or crepe do chine has the slightly pouched bodice over a hell placed at a raised line, with a fitting yoke on the skirt to keep the hips slim. The uneven, very Hared flounces give charm and movement, but hang so softly that only in action is turn fullness revealed. A cry.z.ii iuicklo matches the brooch that catches the draped neckline, and is repealed in a bracelet worn outside the long, aim sleeves. Both these 1 rocks show how subtly the raised waist-line has been ji.-u*-duced without altering the general outline of the figure. The milliners insisted on I ussy hats, but women have demanded that all fussiness shall he confined to elaborate embroidery, incrustation, appliqned designs, or goorgeons ornaments. r i he hows and pouffs and draperies have all departed—except that once more the really middle-aged—not the " new young ’’ middle-aged—woman is catered for. Draped crowns and full bows with a becoming brim are infinitely more attractive to a face lined by life's experience than a hard helmet or turn back brim. , Their trimming is usually a bejewelled pin, a Hat shiny leather,/ a dull Hat wing, or a piece ot ribbon sot flat. Brims are twisted out of all semblance of brims into being Hat trimming or ear flaps, or wings, or just bits of le.lt that dip down in some unexpected way. Again, a brim may be cut away on the brow—just where one feels a little shade is needed and although women may claim simplicity they compromise with intricate shape--. This is the in-between season period when dressmakers are slacking and nothing very new is even whispered about, but the shops are always with ns, full of little dainty nothings to beguile the money from onr pockets when we feel the need of brightening our winter frocks and hats.

There is an end loss variety of tliose dolieato sets of collars and culls in line lingerie crepe do chine, not, satin, varnished chitfon in all colours. A sot of iliC'C on a simple black or navy frock gives fresh lilts and gaiety where they are most needed. With several sets in different colours and materials one can diet many [(leasing changes.