WOMAN’S WORLD.

Putaruru Press, Volume II, Issue 17, 7 February 1924, Page 1

WOMAN’S WORLD.

AUTUMN MODES. The :ip;ii*o:i< -li cf aulnim is g«. u- rali' considered li:- iniei; *iing pi i.*» of the year from a .sartorial p< :m: id view, for ii i;ivarial.'lv \,y dig if new dres.-, fashions ami dress uailerials «.f a i It a!) I !.,ii'ui !;i . <?. nil'! introdv. the new sea-on’s fur:; prophels V. J u I i.rdieted a : 4111 ? raisin** of i)n> w»i -j- • • >.■ in inosl. of 1 In* a.-W I 111- w. i';J ie placed nf.d -wry l.eiwc n normal level •: »d Use fop of tin* hip:-, and in some ii is raised quilo normal. Flounces, pleats and draperies are all in the front rank of fashion. aiheit simple lines are maintained, the trend of fashion seems to be in the direction of greater ornament and more elaboration than hitherto. There is also an inclination tu give more shapeiiiess to bodircs. The with juni por-bodice .joined to a gathered skirt slid abounds, bill; the newest models of this type show a differencein the cut. of today’s and to-morrov bodices, the kilter showing a alight curving of Ihc side seams that gives a fitted effect, and does away with the need of a girdle. Sometimes the fronts are gathered at the seams; but whether plain or rucked, these new bodices are distinguished by a severity of appearonce that is emphasised' when they' arc joined to shirts of the bouffant type, with widened hips—a style that is noticeable in numbers of taffetas dresses, some of which arc arranged with over-skirts parted in front. Unquestionably l lie over-blouse takes precedence of the ordinary blouse among the new fashions, and of the two styles it is nunc superior and has the greater importance. It is as often a» not made of mixed materials —fancy and plain—ami favours very' much the waistcoat front, which is frcqucjitlv heavily embroidered. Very interesting* are the new costume coats, which express unlimited variety'. Some are plain and severe, straight of cut or showing a slight Hare and extend well over the hips, others arc shorter, and loose-fitting, and of the “odd little jacket” kind, though made, possibly, of cloth matching their respective skirls. Navy, brown and grey, in their van ous shades; l'Cad ike way in eostn-.id-colours, and almond-green—lovely in smooth cloth—is wonderfuly effective among the now suits, some of which exploit silk-poplin for their compost Poplin, of an unusually soft quality, is also used for house-dresses for afternoon wear, and for these, again, maroeain has lost none of its popularity. Made of black marocain, chiefly, is the original of the simple but verv “striking little dress illustrated, which caused quite a sensation in a saloon recently, the black forming the most effective background, or contrast, to the magyar

yoke and band-trimming of Oriental printed silk. The view of the back of the dress is similar to the front, as the silk, printed, in bright colours on a gold background, is continued over the loft shoulder to merge into the back of the belt. -V subduing touch comes from a rosettte and streamers of black cue ribbon, posed above the left hip. SLEEVE FASHIONS. On the whole, sleeves arc growing simpler and less profuse, the very wide sleeve giving place to a plainly-cut coat-sleeve, or, where house-frocks arc. concerned, to a. sleeve with t igu t cuffs and croopy under-part. The return of tho raglau sleeve isj noticeable both m coats and blouses. Frocks of voile, georgette, and similar stuffs, still boast their wing sleeves. .. SMART. AND. SERVICEABLE. .. A dress that most girls would find useful and becoming for tho early days of autumn is suggested in the sketch. The -original is made of marine-blue gaberdine, the front of the bodice scooped out. to show a separate, washable vest, with turned-down, collar, of white crepon. This vest might be replaced by one of coloured embroider >• on a navy silk background as tho season advances. The edge of the Jiol-lowcd-out bodic and tlic edges everywhere of the sash are bound with red to this serviceable dress. Tho cuffs

• silk braid, which gives a i snarl loi.cn : ; w :. f ! who braid and iinishe i : . v.iih iiilk* ])'.;■ id frills. The v---: cm nii <,»i the f r,, hio :m !de ! Waist-:-.K I- ufl’ivl 1 I is . » ill KI. - ).:anv dresses and eostumes. ami faslen.s ; ill fiuni ,V, l l, Jit:L- lull;.Ii: . j The ha; is one of the new picture i ! models of satin, sofie::-.!. u * I !!«- 1 i UII.I -rimmed :';ba 1, ;. !. :i . rof *

•sinal!, mixed iiuwo rs made of velvet* »Satin is to be very' much used for autumn millinery; blocked shapes of black, brow :, and navy-blue satin art expressing the fashion very happily and many are tranmed with osiric: feathers. NOVUL LAMPSHADES. With, many women, the decoration of lamp-shades has become quite a. hobby, and the vogue for making pictures, as i;. were, on exclusive lamp-shades has developed great possibilities for originality. One novel method adopted is to arrange a silhouette of black figures that shine through layers oi' georgette when the lamp is lit. Black dancing figures arranged thus are effective both in daylight and by electric light, when used, with orange georgette. WASHABLE FROCKS. No wearing apparel that is wash I able should be allowed to become too much soiled. It is advisable to wash clothes before hard scrubbing is necessary. All clothing can bo washed more easily ili soaked ahead a~nd the water is softened. With white clothes, hot water and liquid soap, used overnight, will lesson tire task of cleaning immensely; only stains will require hard rubbing. With coloured clothes, cold water may be used for soaking them a couple of hours ahead of washing. Crepe do chine .is a laundry problem that needs special solid.hm. li uliould never soak ahead, as, if the crepe is while, this would tend to yellow it. A very mild white soap and tepid water should bo used to clean it. Rinse it carefully, immediately after washing, then press with a medium warm iron while 'lamp. Flour-starcli is excellent for frocka (except of very fine linen) that require a little starching. It is made by rubbing three tablespoonfuls of flour smooth with cold water, and then dissolving by adding two quarts Ironing lias much to do with the appearance of washed clothes, which must be ironed just at the right moment, when neither too wet nor' too dry to take the iron well. DRIVING THE NAIL. Rub screws or nails with soap before driving them into hard wood; they will go in much, more easily, and there will be less likelihood of the wood splitting. Or “help” the nail, in the first i)istance by using a gimlet, as for a screw. THE WEEKLY “PEDICURE.” If the ankles arc unshapely, they should bo bound at night after first massaging them with camphorated oil. The wearing of low shoes continuously is apt to produce unshapely ankles. It is well,, therefore, to bind them occasionally so as to strenghton the muscles and keep them shapely. If corns, bunions, or any similai diseases of the feet exist, they should be attended to at the time of the daily bath. For health as well as for cleanliness, the feet, should receive systematic care. Once a week, massage the feet tlior oughly (immediately after the usual warm foot-bath) and rub them with vaseline, and at this weekly treatment scrape with, a corn-cutter or rub with pumice-stone any callous parts that mav be forming on the soles of the feet, trim I lie toe-nails <•;. iWwlly. re move all th< loose enfi.-h* from undo; and around Ihe sides of llw "nils, nsinan orange,si i‘-h, and push ' h<* •■uticlo back (von, vartneo of Ibo n«IU at tho base. In fact, “pc.li.-m-p- IkJ,;iiln of til.! feet mice a week, in mucl, tiro same way as you manicure the nails of the liancis. atnl you will be abendnntlv rewarded in the comfort that