NEW WINTER STYLES

Wairarapa Times-Age, 1 July 1938, Page 4

NEW WINTER STYLES

SEQUINS VERY POPULAR. Long “box saunter” coats, sequin striped evening frocks, angora frocks with zippered shoulders, and hats of every shape are fashion highlights of the new winter clothes. Hats are of antelope skin, feathers and velour which is reversed so that the shiny and dull sides give contrast. Brims are wide or minute and crowns vary from toque shapes to high, “pork pie” flower pot styles. Grosgran ribbon in contrasting shades is the popular trimming although quills and astrakan are still in vogue. Confetti tweeds in multi-coloured wools aret he latest material for the winter sports coats in which belts have been replaced by excessive fullness. Coats swagger more than usual and have interesting pockets and leather buttons. Many have scarves attached. Very smart are the dyed camel hair models in navy, rust and tangerine. Sequins give glitter to many of the evening frocks, and coloured sequins in diagonal vertical stripes make an effective pattern acros some black net gowns. Sequins are very popular for winter wear. Angora is still the popular material for afternoon frocks and with these velvet cravats and unusual suede belts are worn. Frocks have matching zippers across the shoulders and feature unstitched pleats which give a flared effect. There is much tucking on the bodice. Rust and green is the popular colour combination.