IN FASHION'S REALM.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXV, Issue 10713, 17 November 1913, Page 2

IN FASHION'S REALM.

UP-TO-DATE NOTES QN. WHAT TO WEAR. '

Someof the things that are going are erepe-de-chino unlined gowns with "frilled neck, frilled open front,- frilled - turned, back ouf f•, skirt the least bit draped at foot, with buttons. Then lace trimmed- ivory" voile 'dresses,. '-bodice front, with lace medallion and raised embroidery, inlet beddings of imitation Maltese, sets of tucks. Then gowns the skirt and tipper bodice section of which is white crepo, a feature being the combination effect of the lower bust and coatee basque in figured crepe. The above frocks are economical types, and where not Otherwise specified develop in navy, saxe. grey, tan, blue, heliotrope, amethyst and stripe, as your experience will identify. With a few of the most valuable character we have a crepe-de-chine coat and skirt, the former lined with Japanese silk; collar and cuffs in crepe de chine in white contrast; waist with front and back buckle ornaments white and coat shade; coat has cut-away fronts, the skirt is draped, and the developing colours are navy, brown or Mack. Then an eponge crepe coat and skirt, forvner collarless and lined with Japanese silk ; bodice and sleeves kimono style; fronts and cuffs finished with popular frill; basque sppon-shaped ; loop-over ornaments; colours saxe, i navy or vieux rose.. For one, of midway character—that is between ex- ] pensive and cheap—a folisello cord coat and skirt; formed unlined and collar and revers in contrast, biscuit for instance, with black or brown, or blue in stripe. While you can spend a good deal of money on your summer finery, you can get wonderfully, good value for a- small outlay. Economical selections include pique '■oloumrl stripe and Jap- | aneso sifk ditto. The season putting the blouse on a pedestal you naturally think of skirts by themselves. There are linens with pearl buttons and worked fronts, both Irish and French, none of which could be made as cheaply as you can buy them. Speaking of lingerie dresses, you could hardly find a prettier design than the present. It seems to be specially fitted for embroidered cotton core flouncing and banding. In addition to the regular lingerie fabrics suggestions include radium silk and foulard. Suppose you desire to make it yourself. The entire costume for medium size requires-about half and a half yards flouncing 45 deep, the skirt, a straight, pleated model, being one and five-eighths wide. The selection shows the value of the moderate style. Why should we insist on the extreme when so much satisfaction may be derived with the compromise? To attempt to discriminate in colours is like picking and choosing in the rainbow. Nevertheless, there are some that seem to emphasise'

themselves. For example, tilleul, a shade of line in its various stages of ripeness and the reverse. The groen has a vellow tinge in some of its tones, " and looks best in materials that suit draping—to wit, charmeuse and poplin cloths. Mustard colour is popular, as is tangerine. They suit entire costumes and are excellent

■for facings. In the latter case we should see a "repeat" in the feather fantasy of the hat. Tete de negie is a curious black brown which does well enough in coats and skirts when brightened by Bulgarian colours. Its (more favoured position is in millinery. Oranite in a fine eponge cloth has an indistinct check; touching which checks and plaids are in favour for many smart effects, as a check skirt with a plain coat. Stripes are admirable for tailor-mades —the artistic anaker finding the "line" a considerable assistant in certain cuts. "What ctf reversible ■shot whip cord ? Then what of this ? —a shot whip cord in grey and shrimp pink, the latter constituting revers, cuffs and pipings. As a generality, what a charming shade is apricot I An apricot bow on hat against the fair hair of a young girl lends enchantment to the view. She will also . wear an apricolt tie. of (up-and-down character, and possibly a posy of s_aime against the girdle. Apricot has its i>inges. The one I refer to is like the ripe side of the fruit just when the sun has been affectionate enough to make it worth while picking. Apricot makes an admirable facing with plain linen frocks. It gives life to a in my opinion, no other colour can'. The- lace coat is a strong summer note. For a choice, commend me to the lace corselet, starting from high bust line and ending at short hip. It enhances everything, and in the right relation is exquisite. The problem of dressing for a restaurant lunch is, a great one in large centres. It is solved with the three-piece frock, blouse top to skirt of ninon and lace mdunted on silk to tone with fabric of coat and skirt. Ribbons run under the transparency and tie in little bows either at front or side. The skirt is high, empire style, and bjouse attached. Respecting the sleeve, it is either three-quarter or long, and if the latter, may well point over the wrist. The etceteras of dress stamp the smart girl always. Her monogrammed glttve catches the eye in the. day-time; a silk instep; band resulting on outer side of shoe' may feature her taste in details in the dance room. Dainty little touches give charm if properly disposed. Even a hand bag may help to hallmark the owner if it is of choice character. Never was there siich a chance with the sash. Well selected, and above all properly worn, a sash will mako the plainest dress nice. The swathed hip sash that really resolves into a yoke must be of figure smoothness. Here is where you may exploit the check or plaid with an otherwise plain dress. One side the sash will knot or appear to close under a rosette, the ends being short and flaring. In the etcetera that i^ made a feature lher9 should be sympathy. A sash must not conflict with other relieving touches "V ti- f a wealth of opportunity there is in beaded designs! And—now is the time.