WOMAN’S WORLD.

Putaruru Press, Volume II, Issue 55, 6 November 1924, Page 1

WOMAN’S WORLD.

A oouple of winsome little frock* are Shown in anticipation of portico and verandah wear. The wise ones are already making: for spring:, using zephyrs and ginghams. ♦ ♦ * * Underwear. Quite the latest shape In nightgowns shows the side fulness drawn in at the low waist line, with bateau neck line and tiny sleeves latticed with contrast ribbon. Princess petticoats are more elaborate than ever; in many cases garlands of flowers in vivid colourings hold the fulness at the hips, and are intended for wear under georgette frocks, thus giving a attractive veild effect; Chemise and knicker sets in floral voile are the rage, simple in cut and design, and without trimming, excepting a tiny beading used at the edges. Camisoles have entirely disappeared in favour of brassieres of charm'ng elegance.—“Ladies’ Field.” 0 <s> <S $> Coats are Side Fastened. When the weather was chilly erean. coats were worn, as already dc-scri*'"* blit others had heavy bands of fur right round the foot. Without exception, they all fastened on the left side with a beautiful clasp, button or tie. None was draped, but many were Bllghtly lifted on one side, which gave the coats a better look. Inverted pleated collars, cuffs and panels and plaited material and ruch©d collars set off many beautifully cut coats. Sleeves are either long or entirely absent. There is no half-way treatment. ®

And there are so many of them vrho want to be smart that our artist hat drawui a design especially for the mothers. Fashion Jottings. There is no doubt that the whole range of colours between pale bei£« and a dark red brown will be the dominating colour note in spring. It wll] include cool, thin tones like caramel, gazelle, bamboo, airedale, also mustard shades and orange. Potvder biae is much liked in georgette and similar fabrics and will be prominent as an evening colour. Throw-around scarves of qik are high in favour. These are worn tight round th e throat from the front, crosed at back and brought forward to hang in stole ends in front, almost to the knees. Shorter ones are worn “coster” or “choker” fashion. The cape, the flare and the flounce are outstanding features of Pariq Fashion Displays. Tightness at the hips is still very pronounced. A frock may have a godet flare from the knee, but it must be tight below the w'aist. % ♦ ■ Sockets are returning. These are posed on one or both sides ob the sen; bojiisb frocks.

So picturesque is the scarf that the Parisfenne refuses to relinquish it. This accounts for its appearance on many new models. On the above, tip vit. it is solely an adornment, and a •captivating on© at that. The simple house frock shown is made doubly attractive by this scarf.

A pretty pair of afternoon frocks . shown. A dozen favoured w avis \\i. be found suitable, the garments ga.n ng distinction from the beauty ami iuality of the fabrics used. Th e required length of line is broken by in torts, bandings and other little device* which relieve the straight siihoue'-t* from monotony.. ❖ $> <§> O House Frocks. Velvets, plain or brocaded, ai - metal cloths, aTe the newest medium for the robe d’interieur, usually bordered in fur or in marabou sprayer with strands of ostrich. Sometimes sleeve or pleated collar of matching georgette crepe with a metal cord lend a novel note; 4 other times, a cleve combination of brocaded velvet and silk crepe achieves distinction. Th* beauty of these robes lies in theii fabric and drapery, for, like gowns they often remain uni rimmed.

@ Draped. When the weather was chilly cream coatte were worn, as already described, but others had heavy bands of fur right round the foot. Without exception, they all fastened on the left side with a beautiful clasp, button or tie. None was draped, but many were slightly lifted on one side, which gave the coats a better look.

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Especially full sleeves with an unusually big wrap collar give an air of undoubted luxury to the fur coat pictured. From each cuff depends a long tassel, quite a new note, despite th e age-old assertion that there is nothing new’ under the sun.