Vogue of Black Persists

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 514, 17 November 1928, Page 13

Vogue of Black Persists

Sombre Race Frocks

Colour in Accessories

At the dawn of a season in which fashion is more varied, and more colourful than it has been for some time, it was perhaps a little disappointing to see liow dull and distressingly sensible in their frocking women were at the opening of the Otahu’iu Trotting Club’s spring meeting at Alexandra Park to-day. Nearly all the nicest dresses were the black ones, or those of navy blue. “If in doubt, wear black,” would seem to have been the motto chosen by a large proportion of the women present, whether their choice fell on satin, crepe de chine, georgette or a suit of sterner fabric. The rest of them wore tailored suits of tweeds or jumper suits of woollen weave for the most part, with only at odd intervals a frock or ensemble of pretty, flimsy colourful stuff. Scarves and hats were left to provide most of the colour on the course, and they did that in no half-hearted fashion. Among those present were: Mrs. W. S. Spence, tiered frock of navy blue crepe de chine, with ecru lace relief, and beige hat with steel beading. Mrs. Stephen Hunter, flower-patterned frock of black georgette, with black crinoline hat. Mrs. C. J. Schnauer, flounced frock of amber georgette and maerame lace, with bangkok hat. Mrs. R. Buchanan, figured frock of georgette and lace, and navy blue hat. Mrs. J. Jackson, navy blue ensemble of georgette and crepella, with gold embroidei'y and blue bangkok hat. Mrs. George Gribbin, pleated ensemble of black georgette and lace, with ospreytrimmed black hat. Mrs. C. Connelly, slate grey coat and frock of frisca, and black crinoline hat. Mrs. D. McDonald, beige georgette frock, under black satin coat, with black and amber hat. Miss McDonald, tailored suit of navy blue, with matching hat. Mrs. Mann, wine red jumper suit of tricolette, and hat of beige and wine shade. Mrs. Boucher, steel grey tailored suit and felt hat of deep brown. Mrs. Gully, black cloth ensemble, and hat to tone. Mrs. Harold Cotter, jumper suit of black milanese silk, with ivory relief, and black hat. Mrs. Armitage, black tailored suit of sedan cloth, and black hat. Mrs. Richards, apple green frock of cx*epella, and hat to match. Mrs. P. Margetts, cyclamen jumper suit, with self-coloured embroideries, and hat of deeper shade. Mrs. Carr, jumper suit of beige and pastel shades, with beige felt hat. Mrs. Horton, asli grey tailored suit of tweeds and wide brimmed navy hat. Mrs. Browne Clayton, black ensemble of J»ariette, with black and white relief, and black hat with white ospreys. Mrs. Lacey, navy blue ensemble, with spotted scarf and navy blue satin hat Miss D. Parquhar, black and beige polka dotted frock, with black wrap, and beige bangkok hat. Mrs. Bray, navy and beige frock of spotted crepe de chine, with black taffeta coat and black hat. Mrs. Henwood, bois de rose frock of crepe faille, with black hat and furs Mrs. Sweetapple, black tricolette frock, with touches of embroidery and beige Mrs. R. Reid, navy blue ensemble, with touches of ivory, and deep rose hat. . Mrs. Hitchings, tailored frock of royal blue tricolette, and grey and blue hat. Mrs. Cullen, black Chantilly lace georgette over pale pink, and small beige hat. Mrs. Burton, golden-brown figured frock of crepe de chine, with cape and hat to tone. Mrs. Swanston, fringed navy blue coat over rose and beige, with deep rose hat. Mrs. Timms, Matamata, pale fawn ensemble suit and hat to tone. Mrs. I*. Dawson, tailored suit of steelgrey tweed, and felt hat to tone Mrs. Ely, \ black crepella ensemble, with furs and black hat. Mrs. Herriot, beige coat and skirt, witli small olive green hat. Mrs. Fraser, black satin crepe ensemble and black hat with pansy relief. Mrs. Potter, braided ensemble of gentian blue cloth, with furs, and feathered hat of beige. Mrs. F. Wilson, delphinium blue crepe satin frock, with blue hat and coat of beige shading Mrs. W. Massey, floral georgette frock under black georgette coat, with small black hat. Miss M. Sutherland, navy blue flowered frock under black satin coat, and beige hat. Mrs. J. Ryan, geranium-rose frock of chenille, with gold stitching, and black hat. Mrs. Shelton, pleated frock of terra cotta repp, with furs and hat to ton*-. Mrs. David Cuthbert, navy blue georgette frock, banded with satin, and vel-vet-trimmed navy blue hat. Miss Stanley, black georgette frock, with white furs and black hat. Mrs. E. Sutherland, tailored coat frock of pearl grey sedan cloth with widebrimmed grey crinoline hat. Miss I. Foote, navy blue tailored ensemble and hat to tone.

Mrs. Koefoed, frock of cedar rose crepe faille with hat to match. Mrs. L. Oldham, periwinkle blue frock of frisca with checked skirt and hat to tone. Mrs. C. Owen, putty-coloured tailored, suit with lotus rose scarf and hat. Miss Millington, platinum grey tailleur with touches of blue and small blue hat. Miss Davy, oli\e green ensemble of silk repp and beige hat banded with brown velvet. Mrs. Duncan Clerk, black tricolette ensemble suit with touches of tangerine and black hat. Airs. Reid, ensemble of black marietta with furs and black hat. Aliss Sloman, fawn ensemble suit and cherry red hat. Miss Bellairs, navy blue frock of crepella with luce relief and navy and red hat. Mrs. Davey, honey-brown frock of crepe de chine with coat of deeper shade ami visca straw hat. A-rs. B. Jones, deep beige ensemble with braid relief and black hat. Mrs. Patterson, powder blue frockpiped with biscuit, and biscuit-coloured hat. Mrs. Lyons, reseda green ensemble of repp with small black hat and floral scarf. Airs. Markham, fur-trimmed black ensemble and black felt hat. Airs. Purcell, black tailored cloth suit and black jhat with tulle bow. Aliss L. Purcell, tailored frock of navy blue marocain with red and white relief and hat to tone. Airs. Irvine, beige and blue patterned frock of crepe de chine and hat to match. Mrs. Suttie, leaf green patterned frock of crepe de chine and green hut. Airs. Raven, black ensemble suit and peacock blue hat. Airs. Anderson, blue floral frock of crepe de chine and blue hat. Mrs. Graham Robertson, bois de rose chenille jumper suit and green hat. Miss Dawson, pompadour rose suit and bangkok hat with navy and rose. Aliss G. Clark, beige suit and hat to tone.