WOMAN’S WORLD

Putaruru Press, Volume II, Issue 36, 19 June 1924, Page 1

WOMAN’S WORLD

A charming group of afternoon frocks is depicted, the hostess at the left receiving in a drees of marocnino, taffeta or satin, with pleats of georgette and a large rosette of the same fabric at hip. The first guest wears a most becoming black satin relieved by cream satin braided. An abundant ueo of knife pleating is shown on the marocal ne frock of the next lady while the 'Fourth member of the party shows an entirely new skirt effect.

For "Indian Summer” Days

days when summer lingers to make wraps and fur coats unseasonable, such a frock of mn roes; in or velveteen will be ever so su table. Bodice plain, shirt draped. hemline apparently careless but really cleverly irregular, the magy.'.r sleeves belled, will call for three yards-

Dresses Discussed.

R ESSES for winter ar“ discussed by exports in the two pub. lications quoted here. Afternoon drosses are elaborately embroidered or of lace and fur trimmed. The matching threc-i quarter c« at is smart. In X- w York the flared or rippled tunic has come into its own. Out-door sports influence the! street dress. —“Elite Styh s.” Dresses in jumper and skirt style, but made all in one piece, are shown, by the leading designers for the Riviera. Even the knitted silk Jumper is worked into a low-shaped hip band of the same material ns the skirt. Oriental medallions decorated in Chinese do.' signs arc often knitted into the pattern, giving a brocaded idea. Blouses and coatee jumpers arc also going to b® In evidence.—“ The Queen.”

Fashion Gleanings. Winter brings with it a superabundance of social functions for which evening wear Is essential. According to “The Queen,” pleats and side draperies and flounces are vicing with the long unbroken line for evening* gowns. Long hanging trimmings simulating sleeves leave the arms bare from shoulder to wrist. The straight rather high-cut deco! let age is still triumphant, and when the neck is cut low and V-'shaped in front it- is high at the back. No trimming appears above the waist line. Advanced fashions intro, duce the huge bustle bow cither at back or on the hip. The newest frocks show the hip line widened by panniers etc. A single long diamonds earring is worn on the other side from the diamante caboclion on tiie hip. The mode of dressing the hair must naturally depend to n great extent for its changing styles on the fashions followed by the hats of the moment. Prom Paris come the new inspirations in hats, and that same city likewise decides on the \vsiys of liajrdry.ssing that best suit them. Paris explains that the new highcrowned hats, recalling IS3O days, demand that the hair be almost strain*'] up then gathered into bunches of curls or a chignon rather to the back of the top of the head. In London fashions show bigger variety than ever. Small turbans brightened with multi.coioured embroidery are seen as often as large picture liais with drooping ostrich plumes. Plumage hats in fascinating colours and close-fitting shapes, in stitched suede and in duvetyn, arc popular.—“ Coming Fashions." r

Moire holds a foremost place for evening frocks, especially wh*m traced o! over with silver or gold thread em-, broideries. Velvet has come markedly! Into its own. ‘The Queen.” ( Paris modistes are trying to break nway from the cloche, but women will order nothing else. The Agnes models arc poised very low on the head, entirely concealing the bobbed or shingled hair. —“Vanity Pair."

Even in the midst of winter shoei are preferred lo boots this season, and all are very fanciful, with many straps that cover tlie foot but little. Black footwear lias come into another season in Paris, black being worn for practically every day occasion, and when in doubt evening also. Black patent leather for tho day tim« nandal, suede or satin for more dressy wear, and lustrous satin with steel oi jet buckles are do rigueur. Brocaded mct.nl cloths and gold and silver are also correct. Many of the sandal models have elastic Insets. Single and uouble straps and intricate pattern* add greater cost and exclusiveness to winter models. The more dressy types have Louis or Spanish heels; those for less formal wear from Cuban t<* “baby" height. Toes are slightly rounded, and the tendency is to stress the lower lice! and the rounded toe. gome brown shoes in suede and satin are given n place because of the popularity of the colour for dresses.—*EUt* Styles.’ ; The craze for highly-coloured, gaily, patterned and fancifully-shaped evening shoes seem to be giving place to a liking for the long, slender court variety, harmonising with or matching the toilette. A far quieter tone in footwear is noticeable. —“The Queen."

EGARDING fashions fabrics, the fallowing gleanings from two continents are of interest. In New York supple satins are favoured for the dressy frock. Braid or ribbon in oblique arrangomnt is a trimming feature. Fashion indorses the fur fabric Jacquette and a contrasting skirt. Velvet and fur && fashion’s strong allies,—“Elite Stjyle*."

The crown swaithed in soft taffeta, the brim of velvet and a finish of taffeta bows to tone will make this sweetly pretty for the early twenties.