TUB-FROCKS

NZ Truth, Issue 1149, 8 December 1927, Page 5

TUB-FROCKS

For Those Hot Dajf

IF from nothing else m the hot * days of humid December, one can derive some comfort from tub* silks, which sound as cool as theyare comfortable and cool to weaf. These following remarks culled , from reliable^ sources show what at wide range we have for those tubfrocks. First and foremost If yours 1$ a limited income don't indulge iri summer frocks that won't wash. '.'"'; Have one good frock that you <san have dry cleaned as often as it needs it, but for every day wear, keep to the silks and cottons that have nothing to fear from the tender mercies of the laundry. Chiffon-voile, that cheap cotton material that resembles its: more exclusive relation, chiffon, m appearance, but costs less than' half, is a splendid wearing material that comes to us m a number of exquisite designs and shades and has the advantage of facing soap and water without any illeffect. Fuji is always a good stand-by* and as we all are aware, is a wonderfully inexpensive and lortg-lifed tub silk. 1 - The newest fujis are patterned, and pride of place is taken by geometric, spotted and checked designs. Sophisticated simplicity is the keynote of the more tailored type of frock, and if you hanker after a plain, good frock, have it m crepe de chine cut severely and trimmed entirely with drawn-thread work which always looks so smart and attractive. Having dwelt m obscurity, for many years, our old cotton friend, pique, is again making its bow to a feminine public that knows and appreciates its sterling worth. Waistcoats, fronts, tennis frocks, and morning dresses all look well m pique and, of course, beach frocks for kiddies made of this durable material -are excellent.