HIGH HATS ARE THE MODE OF THE MINUTE

Hawke's Bay Herald-Tribune, Issue 10, 27 January 1937, Page 13

HIGH HATS ARE THE MODE OF THE MINUTE

"A woman is well dressed when she is not obviously dressed; when each accessory harmonises, when attention has been paid .to every detail — shoes, stockings, gloves and bag!s.,, This quotation from a recent aTticle in an overseas fashion journal admirably sums up everything that can be said about aecessories. It is coniparatively easyv to chose a becoming frock; the difllculties Teally begin with the tseat. ch for aecessories to go with that frock, states the "Oape Times." First in importance coanes • the hat. It will be interesting to see whether the high or the low crowns win the day. To be "high hat" is to be right up to the minute in millinery modes, but the low flat crown is„ still much in evidence and (shows no signs of fading out this summer. The main points to remember when choosing your hat are to see that it suits you and to see that it suits your frock. Don't be tempted to choose a hat simply because it is "smaTt" and "New," Make sure that it suits your face and figure and then make equally sure that it isuits your frock. It is fairly safe to say that women who confess they have ' ' dozens of hats" that they never wear, try their hats on withoqt studying the lines of the froeks with which they are to be worn. The right shoes are as impprtant as the right hat. Women these days have a wonderfully varied selection of footwear from which to chootee. If your frock is elaborate it is a sound maxim to keep to a really well cut and plain shoe. If on the other hand you have chosen a plainly tailored dress, carefully chosen shoes will do much. to add to your distinction. Coloured ehoes are attractive and smart. but they must be chosen with a good deal of disorimination. Dark green, navy, or deep wine coloured shoes to match froeks of the ^ samh j coloLir usually look well, but if the frock is of rather a bright shade it is best to choose shoes of the • more orthodox blaelc, brown or beige, That does not mean that the shQes will be dull, for clever use of contrasting colours, complicated strappings, and punch-work make the new season's shoes extraordinary varied and interesting. Many women will be glad .to ally comfort with smartness by choosing shoes with Nthe new wide and fairly low heel.