LACE FOR TROUSSEAU

Wairarapa Times-Age, 27 June 1938, Page 4

LACE FOR TROUSSEAU

TINY JACKETS TO MATCH. With the return of more shapely clothing, fitting the body snugly, we were threatened with a return of the old whale-boned corset that would lace us to within an-inch of our lives. But corset manufacturerers are wiser these days and have overcome that problem by evolving a comfortable and even more efficient foundation garment. We were also promised a return of the frivolous, senseless little lace camisole; but that also was a false alarm. Underwear has never been so lovely. It is tailored, splendidly fitted; yet essentially feminine. The popularity of the long-neglect-ed fanciful blouse suggested camisoles again, but instead lovely little silk shirts were made, with brassiere tops supplying the delicate touch required for a transparent blouse. Such a garment has a pair of slim-fitting panties to match it. Unless a frock is. very transparent, such a dual outfit makes a petticoat unnecessary, although the most perfect tailored slips are available when a dress demands them.

Nightdresses have never been so delightful as at present. They follow the evening gown fashion of having a jacket to match. A further concession to the mode of the moment is the bolero. Another fashion suggests a mandarin coat, with its high, round neckline, and long, wide sleeves. Another original nightdress is made of soft white voile, spotted in black. There is a sash of black velvet ribbon and a tiny bow of velvet at the side of the square neck. Yet another suggestion for the girl now making a summer trousseau is the negligee of heavy, dusty pink crepe, de chene, lavishly trimmed with platinum lace.