A NEW STYLE FOR AUTUMN.

Putaruru Press, Volume II, Issue 28, 24 April 1924, Page 1

A NEW STYLE FOR AUTUMN.

Until new fashions are actually accepted, it is always wiser for those who must needs buy new dresses or costumes during a transition period to choose simple modes, for these cannot

err to any great extent. In spite of all attempts to popularize width in skirts, the straight, narrow silhouette remains established in the front rank of fashion.

One reason for the continuance of the narrow skirt is the vogue of the tunic, for tunics demand slim underskirts.

In its various aspects, the tunic is always charming, more especially so when it is cut long. It is imitated, in effect, in tailor-mades, when the coat of a costume is cut almost as long as the skirt it—covers a becoming style that is curiously at variance with the fashionable little jacqtidttes that have won all hearts. A belted tunic dress of beauty ana style is illustrated. It is mado of In-dian-red Kasha, with a long panel oi the same, embroidered in a striking way with dark blue -wool. The sleeves, of unusual shape, are SSdged with marten, and at the neck is a collarette of the same fur—imitating the style of the ’kerchief collar of silk, fastened with an embroidered bow matching the panel. It will be observed the tunic is graduated in length from knee-level to ankle, almost, and hangs very grace fully. This is quite a new style for the autumn.

The hat crowning the dress is mad.) of one of the new, thick millinerycloths, with silk-lining to the brim. The crown is navy-blue, trimmed with a cluster of small flowers toning with colour of the dress. Side panels arc frills are very attractive features of dross of the season. Sometimes fine pleating is introduced in long side panels, and this idea lb concerned with evening as well as day dresses. Then, again, a long frill sometimes takes the place of a panel, or a short frill ruffles prettily from shoulder to waist.

Jumpers arc hnding expression in all sorts of beautiful brochc and Matelasse fabrics, jersey silks, printed velveteens and pannes, the lovliest of which are printed in mixed colours. Developed in printed panne, the ground navy-blue, and the rather bold pattern in a delicious blend of colours, is the original of the jumper sketched, the sleeves of which arc of navy-blue georgette, finished with new. long cuffs. The elegant little garment is tie-over at the left hip, and would be an invaluable addition to a wardrobe, and is, of course, easily slipped on.