FASHION’S FOUNDATIONS

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 353, 14 May 1928, Page 5

FASHION’S FOUNDATIONS

BY MOLLIE LITTLE The number of women who seem to have no idea as to which shoe should be chosen for which occasion is surprisingly large. And the woman who has some pretentions to smartness seems usually to be the worst offender, though, often, perhaps in this instance, the error is the more noticeable when seen in conjunction with an otherwise smart outfit. The plainer the shoe, the smarter it is likely to be, and the more economical, for there is less danger of your having to discard it before it is worn out, owing to a change of fashion. Lizard skin is the thing to wear with smart sports suits of fine stockinette, or of light-weight woollen material. Plain court shapes are flattering to the ankles, and one-strap models are made of this skin, but some of the smartest women prefer the laced models. Straps in Threes For golf, there are one-strap, lowheeled models in box-calf. Sometimes, when the shoes are very heavy, and of brogue type, they have two or three buckled straps instead of the more usual single bar. Golfing kit, or the heaviest of skirts and sweaters, are the only clothes that call for very low-heeled footwear. In all other Instances, higher heels are worn.

With a smartly tailored suit for town wear, a kid shoe should be cliosen. If the suit is of any colour in the wide range of browns, the shoes should match it. Here, again, a court shoe is permissible, or a pair of neat Oxfordettes if you prefer them. Value of Crocodile Shoes of crocodile leather, worn on the correct occasion, are always in good taste. They are rather expensive, but only in the first instance, for, with care, a good pair will wear for years. To be really chic, they should be laced, and should accompany medium-weight sports suits. In the matter of afternoon shoes, a little more frivolity with regard to cuit and finish is permissible—though not necessary, if you prefer simplicity. A plain court or one-strap model in satin is considered smart enough for dance tea wear. No longer are we interested in very light beige shoes worn with a black frock. Shoes that match the frock, and stockings to tone in not too light a shade, are the order of the afternoon. A plain satin shoe, either a court or one-bar model with a diamante strap, is correct with informal evening wear, while for more formal occasions, silver and gold kid are still accepted. Very elaborate tinsel brocades are things of the past. we have delightful shoes made of plain tinsel cloth of novel and interesting weave. There are ribbed effects, which are very pretty, and fine threads of tinsel which appear to be interlaced. An interesting feature of the season’s footwear are the plain black satin models with brilliantly "jewelled,” and enamelled, detachable heels.