The FASHION REVIEW

Putaruru Press, Volume VII, Issue 284, 18 April 1929, Page 2

The FASHION REVIEW

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Which Way?

THE PENDULUM OF FASHION. We are all of us in our hearts delighted at the back-to-feminine trend, aren’t we? We’re not going to admit it just at first, perhaps, so soon after our enthusiasms for the severe, almost-mascuhne mode, but we do register the most delicious thrill when we contemplate the adorable cobwebby trails of georgette, the slanting flounces, the lilting flares. After all it is woman’s love of change and variety that makes her so refreshingly interesting—at least that’s what we like to think. And now to frocks. Already we are picturing our autumn ensemble, our new evening gowns.

The Afternoon Frock. —The afternoon frock has come into its own again. I saw three charming models 1 at bridge last week, one of green and white printed velvet being worn by a young girl. The design, which has a flared apron front smartly gauged in a pointed fashion at the natural waist line, was finished with a scarf collar and miniature bishop sleeves. It looked extremely youthful yet striking. A bride’s trousseau frock was a chic little fuchsia coloured Celanese silk with the smart new stand-up collar, and a skirt set in fine pleats. The third, worn by a matron, was of black satin with shaped flounces on the front of the skirt. White reverse collar and cuffs added a touch of lightness and chicaltogether a most distinctive frock. Patterned moire, crepe de chine, chiffon velvet are equally-popular materials for the afternoon frock.

Bows and Jabots.—While waists are noticeably higher, slantwise sometimes, the broken hemline is no longer the jay among so many peacocks. Rather it is the rule, especially for evening wear, and skirts dip and rise in the most alluring, grace- f ful manner. Besides, many have attained tiers, slanting flounces, flares and side drapery. Bows long banished have returned again, all kinds of bows from tiny loops and knots ot braid to giant drooping bows of georgette and tulle, and all have some meaning. They do not just lie where they fall, as it were, but pretend to fasten something at the wrist, the neck or down the back or front of a frock. Tne addition of jabots, revers, fichus all indicate the return to femininity.

Felts Again. - And such felts ; charming- round little tight-fitting crowns with velour plush inset, with deep sweeping mushroom brims ; or again, quaint Dutch bonnets, insouciant Berets, and, most fascinating, the erratically-cut brim. Gold thread stitchery motifs in leather diamante brooches—impart the necessary animation to these charming models. The New Colour Theme.—Brown is everywhere invading the world of fashion. Buch wonderful ensembles can be built from it. We shall see innumerable shades—from the red gold of an autumn leaf to the tint of an Arab complexion.