WOMAN'S WORLD

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 297, 10 May 1911, Page 6

WOMAN'S WORLD

(Conducted Dy " Eileen''). | SYDNEY FASHIONS. | THE VOGUE OF VELVET. ' The warm and summery weather which has, up to the time of writing, prevailed, has brought out show visitors in their summer frocks for the most part. Hardly any of the new things have met our gaze as yet, but those winter gowns which have braved the melting warmth of the April sun have invariably been of velvet. The velvet, or velveteen—-for one material looks as good as the other., the difference being shown in the wear—comes under observation in the form of the one-piece dress, the coat and skirt being not nearly so generally in acceptance with wearers of velvet in any of its forms. Of course, the races may reveal other forms of making up velvet, but the princess gown, with a toque and muff to match, is like Eclipse, with the i'"st nowhere in the race of popularity at present. THE DISLIKE/OF POPULARITY.

An authority and artist on theatrical costumes very rightly declares that "When a type of dress is generally adopted it ceases to be fashionable." A recent fashion writer therefore devoutly hopes for the immediate popularity of the harem skirt, which one must honestly confess is unbecoming even to the slimmest amongst us. It, is pointed out there is a distinct difference between the harem skirt and the Turkish trousers, both of which are to be seen among the new Parisian models. The first is the jupe culotte, the real divided skirt, separated at the knee, whilst the less objectionable type consists of baggy trousers in silk, lace or soft materials, with a tunic or overdress cut up at the sides. This is seen in its most attractive form in the new Gaiety piece in London, and is causing great attention, as it is certainly not more unbecoming than the hobble skirt. FASHIONS ACROSS THE FOOTLIGHTS From the stage come very often advance views of coming models, and on. 1 of the new plays in Loudon is said to show plain!v the coming vogue of wide shoulder effects, in a gown of shrimppink tussore embroidered with selfcolored silk, with a diamond-shaped dress of Malines lace, tin- fashionable broad effect being accentuated by the side points of the diamond resting on the extreme edge of the shoulders, while the now übiquitous- black note is supplied by a small velvet tie. A shrimp-pink licit encircles her waist; the under sleeves are of lace to match the vest, and in her hand she carries a large leghorn hat draped with shrimp-pink ribbon. Another gown is a white lawn dress, which is worthy of note, as at the hem it is finished with silk fringe, the same idea being repeated on the elbow sleeves. THE SWTNG BOX PLEAT. The nejv box pleat is seen on a smart London stage dress of white cashmere dc soie. Black-and-white embroidery is arranged on the corsage with a tablier effect, rewaling an under bodice of cashmere de soie, with plain black net. A narrow lace edging is introduced at the base of the column of the throat. The waistband is of narrow black velvet,! into which is tucked a bunch of anemones that impart a fascinating touch of color. The skirt is provided with' a short tunic of black net, outlined with embroidery, to harmonise with the corsage, while at the back is a swing box pleat of net with the same embroidery introduced down the sides, finishing at J the hem.

fiREEN CLOTH. For tailor-made costumes green ehifl'on cloth has a very smart effect. A recently seen model was a tailor-made of green cloth fastened down the side with Venetian heads covered with green anil hlue chiffon, the buttonholes being outlined with green Russian braid. The skirt is arranged with inverted pleats and decorated with a band of plain cloth below the hips relieved with a braid ornament at each side. The bodice is guiltless of all adornment, with the exception of an embroidered muslin collar and a pretty blue tie finished with Venetian bead tassels veiled with green and blue chiffon. NEW TOQUES. For the races there have been shown some coarsely-plaited small hats of the pudding-basin type, in both light and such vivid colorings as emerald green combined with drab, Japan blue, and cerise softened with black. Many 'have for their chief adornment wings* made either of black velvet or panne, and there i.s much to be said for this noveltv, both from the durability and artistic point of view. The Napoleonic bat of black, black-and-white, and blue and white straw with cocade of black velvet or ribbon and straw is now, and blackcrinoline plays an important part in the fashioning of the high-crowned hat with its tall shot-ribbon bow and quill ends that give a finish to the left side. Large 1 hats of black and white tagal are attractive additions to the season's■ headpear, a.s are the Dutch toques with outstanding pieces at either side. These may be seen in white straw with Wack wings and also vice versa, a touch of cerise or emerald green being oftentimes effectively introduced.

PARIS FASHIONS. LATEST HINTS FROM THE SHOPS. UP-TO-THE-MINUTE IDEAS. French knots are fashionable. Readed effects continue in good style. The newest real .shell hairpins 'are quite small and light. _ The long, seamless shoulder remains in excellent vogue. Chemisette, are now of colored chiffon, made perfectly plain. Revers that end in a cape effect at the back are used on little street dresses Scotch plaid is having a decided vo<nie for both children's and women's dresses. The lace-trimmed hat brim is effective indeed, especially with a plumed hat. Small white satin beads are much used on the frock of black chiffon or marquisette. Organdies are daintv and inexpensive and make delightful frocks for summer wear.

Special attention is given this season to parasol handles shown in handsome woods. . A quaint style suited to the slim figure is a velvet bolero suit trimmed with plaited lace. Pointed jabots with edging of real lace are used on many simple undecorated blouses. Dresden stripes are most effective among trimmings, as are also satin stripes bordered in flowers. The latest auto eoat is reversible. One side is tweed and the other is tan waterproof cloth, DOXTS FOR DEBUTANTES. | (Not to lie taken quite seriously.) Don't kiss any woman—except your enemies.

Don't be above kisses —be on a level with them. Don't cry over anybody. Tt's such a compliment. Don't wish to be the only woman. Eve was miserable. Don't tell your mother everything. She knows it already. Don't be natural with any man. He won't understand. D""'t rush to fashion. Tt's only a dog make it follow you. I) m't put off till to-morrow what you can llirt with to-day. Don't get sunburnt. Winter's all high society and low frocks. Don't take love's understudy if you can't get the real thing. Don't long for the stage. Every actress doesn't own the Crown jewels. Don't envy more than one woman in ten. They don't deserve it. Don't use passionate perfume. No man likes a girl to smell like a brokendown harem. Don't introduce your best girl friend to all the men you know. They may take a fancy to her. EXPENSIVE FASHIONS. HOW A SOCIETY WOMAN'S COST OF LIVING HAS RISEN. A writer to a French woman's journal makes an interesting comparison between the cost of living for a fashionable woman to-day and thirty years ago. ''An' income of .€BOO was counted as wealthy thirty years ago," says the writer, "the woman who dressed in the height of fashion paid anything from six to twelve guineas for a smart frock, while a hat which cost as much as .t:4 was almost unheard-of extravagance. The most elegant hats were seldom priced above £1 has, and as for a morning frock trimmed with lace and ribbon, it might be had for two or three pounds. The highest price given for a cloak was about £l'2, and if a woman treated her friend at a confectioner's shop she would spend Is and (id on chocolate and cakes for both. A drive in the park cost 3s lid an hour, and a carriage could be hired for the whole dav at less than £l.

"But today," continues the writer, "a simple walking costume is priced from twelve to twenty-four guineas. An 'inexpensive' visiting frock will cost anything above £3O, while a really elegant morning gown cannot be had under £2O. A fur cloak is not dear at £BOO, and a plain hat costs several pounds. Most sirart women have their own motor-cars, while their less fortunate sister's must be content with hiring a car at X2 for half'a day. Afternoon teas cost several shillings, and altogether an income of C-1,000 a year generally necessitates n.'iits of just double the amount."