Fashion and Things Feminine.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 5, Issue 132, 14 January 1916, Page 3 (Supplement)

Fashion and Things Feminine.

PRACTICAL HINTS FOR Till-; ill'.Mi-. l>ljr.>.>.\iAKi.l(.>.

Although tbe flare skirt is the latest cry oi lasii on. and is cut very short, ot course, and gathered into a wa'stliand oi- mounted to a deep yoke, pointed or round, the long tunic, only eigcor nine inches shorter than tbe underskirt, is also a fashion of the moment, though new than the Hare skirt, and it is certainly both useful and becoming. The tunic dre-.s is especially acceptable when the renovation of a demode frock is under discussion, and often solves the problem of how to renovate smartly, ,-;nd tin'.- difficulty, again, is .simplified by the fashion of mixing all sorts of incongruous materials. It is not every year that we may take a shabby blue serge suit, for instance, and an out-o-style black satin frock, and alter clean ng and pressing them combine them into a dress that is quite up-to-date. Vet thin and similar delightful eeononres are quite possible now, and re-mode'ling successfully is robbed of much of its difficulties, though at first glance it may seem that it would be no easy matter to stretch a last year's narrow skirt into a new wide one, and this is true. But with thought and skill and a small outlay for new mnteral, to eke out the old. or by the mingling of two dresses that have seen their best days so far as fashion is concerned, though the material must remain fairly fresh-looking and quite sound, a very good renovation can be effected.

The addition of a hip-yoke will do wonders in helping to make a. demode skirt now-'ooking, and the addition, also, of a. deep hem of suitable material, will go a long way towards producing a flare effect and giving width to the skirt.

An idea for the renovation of ;i navy serge frock ia to cut off a piece at the uaist and gather what will then be the top of the skirt to a waistband or cieep yoke, adding a drop-skirt of lining, faced about ten or twelve inches at the

lower edge with black satin, rf the hem of the serge is shabby, a Ircsh hem must be made. A<- for the bodice, the sleeves may be of satin or serge, and the front* should part over a satin

vest. Since fashions in material as well as in dress-designs and silhouette change, it is wi.se to buy clothes sparingly and generally a mistake to buy dress goods

with the idea of setting them asure. Uow td di.scu-s the simple brace-skirt sketched, which may be worn with a blouse of any description, and > one of the most useful add it inns to a gri'fl wardrobe. With its shaped yoke and pleat-, the skirt represents the very latest fashion, and it 1-. moreover, an easv model for the home dressmaker to . copy. | HOW TO KKKP COOL IN HOT I WEATHER. |

Much of tlh' di-ennifoit oxperioni ed i by an overheated condition of tin 1 body j in summertime, could be avoided by a iiid it-idi:- ihoice of clothes, for the te> - j tiw.> of tin 1 garments worn m:iv do j ninth to add to or detract from the ; personal comfort of the individual. j 'I |u> cool touch of linen next the | nkin i- delightfully refreshing, hut fine i gaii7.e i- preferable to linen for Miinmer undergarments. for the reason that the heat Ironi the Imhlv is apt to

render limn dan;]) and clammy, and it thru lies eold to the -km and is l'able ti> cause a < hill, tiauze. on the contrary, being absorbent, do,- not. even if damp, feel cnid l.i the same extent a- lilU-11. Then' are thuse who re; oimiiond woollen garments to be worn throughout the summer a- we'l n> winter i varying the tptality. of course, ai i-ord. in" to tue season), for tlio -atno reason as i- given with regard to gauze fah-

r',--.. nam, l\. that wool ab-oil>- moisture from the bod', and protei t- it. therefore, from feeling chilled. CorseU worn in hoi weather should l.e of an aerated kind, for tin ordinar> long i o!-r.ets of coutil are ver.\ hot ■ weiring, and it is Mirprising how meat a ■; fferele e m body-comfort : - felt b\ those who suffer from heat if < his. 1

, onti' corsets are cm hanged for " net or ribbon one- during the reign ol the hot season. The si i ret of ( mil-wearing clotui • agam, re-t- to a great extent in til U' being lands ittose-fitting. "O 'hat the a r i all blow alxiut bet w ecu clothes all' 1 1.0. han I keep the latter fre-il f.l'd j i-omfortabh' Tight clothes, en the | i outran, keep the bodv hot ! y pre- J

venting ventilation. Quality is also unportailt, of course, and the tpi ds' \ et -■• minor fabrics should be ih line nnl fiee ''mm weight as possible. Many

By SUA SELLER - - Copyright.

STRIPED COTTON' FROCK FOP A GIRL.

Where children's summer frocks are concerned a point to be considered is easy laundering—that is to say, the docks when of washing material should be as plain in des'gn as possible, for young folks wear their clothes hard. Moreover, children are always better suited with frocks devoid of imnoces sarv fussine-s.

Tin- bolted frock, made all in one, is I generally a successful choice for girls lup to 12 sears of age. and many frocks, made in this style, arc develoied in pretty striped voiles linens, and mercerised fabrics. Some of them in pale or full-blue linen are very smart v ith black patent belts, posed low, of course, and others in cerise and white striped voile, or blue and white striped batiste or linen are also excellent. I Checked designs must also lie noted • among fashions for girls, remarkably pretty being Mime overall-frocks with I round yokes, with which the sleeves ' are cut in one. made of pink and white j and blue and white checked zephyr. The summer frock for a girl skctch- ! Ed should appeal to mothers on the look ! out for simple, easily-copied patterns

! for their young daughters. This I little frock," made of striped cot- ' ! ton, has ji box-pleat front and a j wide belt of it- own material passed : through strap.- on each hip, four buttons trimming the belt in front. At ■ the neck is a turn-down collar, and the ■sleeves are finished with turned-hack j cuffs. I women find that, even in the hottest weather, stocking.- with cashmere soles are preferable to those of l.t-le tin cad ' throughout, for cashmere absorbs mots. I tore and remains always -oft. whereas j other materials are apt to harden and I-felt" from the warmth of the feet. I Open-work stocking- are delightfully i cool-wearing, hut it must be lomcm ierf ed that tliev let in du-t freely, and this must be bathed off a- -.nil a- po-- ! slide alter a walk, or the teet Will

smart in consequence. . Link- point- that s.iould !',• 'lisi-t.-.l ~„ |,v tllOsO wilt) Would- ilVl.lll I'XlliUltiuii 'from overheat, art' I" walk on ~p,,- .10 .>puuuuui[ .ojm oj : J.uoy -i tinOIIJ opil.W [IUO.I .M|) 10 >»pl- .\|1«!I|- -"!1 ~,„! ~,-jlk i„ preference to hot tea or n ,iT,r- to i'at onlv cooling food- nml ~,rth.-n, slowly, to avoid hurry <.i any kind: ami to bath, liberally m warm

water. i;|'( lI'K KOlt DAUKK.NINt; KAhKP HAUL Dark !,.rr h apt to 10-c it- lolonr iHvniaturt'lv. ami many hrunnette!i:lV(' tajiM'to lament tlir early appoar- ;,,,,,. ~i the t'n-t grey iiair, Wlii-n iliirk hair hr-t rdiow- - oi lading, it may ho ■•iviYi-h.HI" ;> an Mopliration of green tea wlui-h will lu-.p „, make the fading !.•>• appaivnt. A

1 -ate and simple lotion to In- applet! i-_ ,„■„'.■ I,v pouring in tin' proportion ol ,1,,.,,. nuartsol boiling »sitor ovoi two .mmv, of green »''•' : "" 1 ,i; '' ,;,lll ° v ~v|,t of fn's'n -at;.'. I.<'t the mixtu'v smmi.T over a -h>« fin-, th.-n -train it ~„l |« mr the liq.ril into a hottle. and I „,, tin- hair with it .-very cvotung I tjkiii" rare., however, that the hair ■> 1 (|U ite drv before ret 'ring. Ihis r.'mo,U i, oldv effectual when the luur > i hut slightly faded. It i- not -troug I , neu-ih for advanced groyne—.

'1 iie paper pattern is in three pieces, including bail the skirt proper, hall the yoke, and one idiouhler-strap. Ihe.se should be lad on '2l yards o: •VJ-iniii material, opened out to its fu'l width, as suggested by the diagram. Hie yoke should be laiu on single L->tull (a spaee is marked out on the diagram for the lacking half of yoke), and the other two pattern pieces on double material, each piece being cut out m duplicate. In making up the skirt, the fastening can be arranged in front or at the back, as preferred. The placket in either case must be arranged under a box-pleats, the arranging nl which, therefore, must be carefully planned. When the pleats are tacked, the skirt liui-t be mounted to the yoke, which latter is cut m one piece and should be lined. A hem must be ina.de at the toot of the skirt, and at the placket the usual snap-fasteners should lie provided. The braces are sewn to the skirt in front, and the tips are studded with buttons of material. Buttons also trim the straps at the back, where they are fixed to the skirt with snapfasteners, wh'eh might also be used in front, if preferred, instead ol usiii:' stitch,-s.