BOYISH VESTS

Wairarapa Times-Age, 12 September 1938, Page 8

BOYISH VESTS

OF BRIGHT COLOURS. WORN IN PARIS. There are many interesting accessories being shown at the display of fashions in Paris. Boyish, long-sleeved vests of bright colours worn with separate skirts are something new. Sometimes they are harmonised with some colour in the skirt. Sometimes, as in the case of a bright yellow jacket worn with a brown skirt, they bring in a different note. A boyish little bow-tie is frequently used with these vests, in place of a scarf. Other interesting items are the cutout leaves of vari-coloured yellows being used appliqued around the neck of crepe or satin dresses. One such had the veins outlined in beads of the same colour. Leather hand-made buttons and buckles to match, leather insets and bands appear. Patent leather for coat borders gives brightness. Leather, especially coloured suede, is much favoured for shoul-der-straps on evening gowns, frequently matched by girdles. To be noted are the quite wide lapels seen on separate coats and suit coats. The lapels vary in form, being pointed and round, and sometimes attractively scalloped. They also vary in material, and have been seen made of faille, silk or kasha, and of leather. Colour plays a big role in the new fashions. For sports and morning wear, light dresses are shown with dark coats. The opposite arrangement is characteristic of afternoon clothes, when dark dresses appear beneath gaily printed tunic-coats. Insets of printed silk, similar to those used in the coat, are invariably seen upon the yoke, sleeves and even skirts of these frocks when the wrap is removed. Hem-lines are of importance. They are banded with colour or scalloped for the day. Broad bands of open-work appear round the hems of afternoon dresses, and for the evening two-inch bands of sequins are noticeable. Shiny embroidery of straw or encrustations of American cloth, appear upon jackets and coats of lainage or marocain. Pockets are a favourite means of trimming morning frocks. The basque is still much in evidence in certain tailor suits for the afternoon. Skirts are straight; they often show panels or pleats which are, however, always sewn rather low. Boleros are seen on day dresses, and these little wraps are invariably gay notes to plainer dresses. A trimming note of interest is fine shiny kid. This is used for collars and yoke-trimmings.