MILESTONES

NZ Truth, Issue 1211, 14 February 1929, Page 16

MILESTONES

Along The Road of The Fashions Signposts of the mode all say, "Stop, look and listen" to the latest, brightest, and bravest from Paris, the signals from the regulators of •fashion. ALL sorts of interesting innovations can be discovered if you've an eye for them. Evening wraps have been reduced to the minimum m length, and are made of lovely, glowing materials and fur. They achieve a swashbuckling effect by being made like Italian capes and folding ov.er the shoulder m insolent grace. ' ■ ' The shoe of pinkish-apricot is the one to be worn when you do

not want to match your evening frock exactljv It forms the basis of the wardrobe — the good old standby, iri other words. Long bodies, attenuated and sleek, are set off by stiff ruffled flounces, often wired, below the knees. This makes a .sharp 'and interesting contrast. Hair is still sleek on the crown of the head, but the rebirth of the long coiffure has resulted m fluffy curls at the base of the neck, held m place by a round comb, and having a charming effect. A new lacing corset makes its appearance to meet the demand made by the long slim bodice. It is necessary to wear a corset that comes up above the waist so that the silhouette is not broken. With frocks of pure white satin, brilliant rubies and jade are correct, but not subdued pearls.