WOMAN’S WORLD.

Putaruru Press, Volume II, Issue 41, 31 July 1924, Page 1

WOMAN’S WORLD.

Very distinctive is this mode and .veil adapted for the boyish figure i.ov jo fashionable. Tlie scarf that Pails drerees is an adjnnct of real smartness.

The silhouette is straight and slim. Four distinct variations of this line, however, distinguish the mode. The smart dress drops from the shoulder to the hem without a break in theline, without a vesta ere of a waistline, without the sign of a dare. The second ol'ows a straight lice to the knee, then adds a circular flounce. The third. straight' to t’e hip. uses circular eod-ts to give fulness to the front tho hack remains flat. The fourth boasts a knee length Chinese tun-.c somewhat pinched in at the hips. Sometimes this Chinese tunic takes on Russian liner, by means of greater fullness und fur banding^i

:-s'nii>!i.ci(y f;.dt s into the background this negligee of softest silk. A typl. cVil trousseau style, enhanced by cont ustii g ribbons. Abundant frills lend softly graceful lines to this elusive gown.

Tli: icc ya'ds o.r French cloth, a yard ;L canvas, sliuihder lining:, and a coney eui collar, a payer pattern and your \vn labour will provide you with this r:n:t coat for about four pounds. \o*tc the clt -cr single tab fastening * -lie sUi' i: cross-over front.

f «t>uUr tiiiss winter is tlio ono-piooe frock with accordcon -pleated side panels as depicted. The materials roc'jjamen ;1 ~d for it are marocain, plain or printed crepes and crepe do cliene. Handsome stitchery is shown on this 'iocH,

Frocka and Wraps. Coats and frocks are long and snugly wrapped about the figure in .«nv Xork says "Lo Bon Ton," and collars arc worn muffled up to the top of tho noso. Modes are divided Into three clr.r-nc formal, iniorm.a.l and sports mi am: ;; the more practical clothes for ivoryday wear. The knitted frock and twopiece costume lioia a most important place, so do tho comfortable wcol plaid and striped top coats, and the new jumper frocks of fianruol worn with the tiny felt cloche that Paris a*»d New York have gene mad over. The high wrap collar is seen in New York on the newest frock ccats, while fashion regards with favour circular aprons and pin tucking. The smartest frocks arc in Princess style and beltleso. Daytime frocks may be tiered, flared or straight, says “Lc Costume Royal,” Tones of autumn lend warmth. The bateau neckline continues ini favour. When a coat frock has a belt it is narrow and of leather. For velvet gowns there is a positive rage (“The Gentlewoman”), and every frocic has its bag. Chiffon velvet, in brilliant colours, trimmed with fur and angels sleeves of georgette, are specially attractive for afternoon wear. Coming Fn-h-on.' <s> <S> <B> >s> Veils That Are New. Parisicnnes are wearing .short gold and silver veils, heavily embroidered. Only the eyes, alter the manner of Eastern women, are Seen beneath the thinnest of net.