DEFINITE LINE

NZ Truth, Issue 1192, 4 October 1928, Page 19

DEFINITE LINE

Sophisticated Styles .In Vogue A certain definiteness of line, a suavity of texture, and sophistication of style are three main items m the list of innovations for evening frocks for the middle .of the dance season. The last obsequies of uniformity are over, and now is the time for the. "frock to suit the mood and entertainment.". THE dress- with' the air of what can only be described a,s ''crisp chic"; is youthful m outline but 'has- enough' dignity to escape the slur, of being "hoydenish." ./"/ Dresses of the "important" type, with pronounced back lines, are made .of stout materials, -which, however,' manipulated do not seem to enhance the plumpness of the body. ' They are -still slenderising, and they can be bent and twisted without creating a fussy appearance. • >> On this crisp type of frock loops and bows are almost always -massed at one point. ;..-' • These details have a considerable stiff movement, 1 and . they are concentrated on . the lower part of the skirt, allowing- for slim swathed : waistlines and bodices, and straight- hip lines. - ' -..'.. .'.'■ '.'■.;■ -•; The draped gowns come into this category of crisp frocks, too, as lame and silver and white moire are very frequently used. There is, as a rule, a severely cut "V" decolletage, with, a soft bow at the back by way of contrast, a skirt short m "front 'and long at the back or the side." No hip ■ line misses being swathed, even when cascades of crisp taffeta frills and ruffles . f a.ll f i\om the hips downward into -: the peacockrtall ■'• skirt.