THE LADY IN LONDON

Radio Record, Volume I, Issue 10, 23 September 1927, Page 6

THE LADY IN LONDON

"Yondon has been very full," says a topical letter, ‘‘and the season very gay with exceptionally fine weather. Fashions here are so diverse and tastes are so varied that it is possible only to give merely an idea of some of the more salient features, made from observations in the streets, parks, theatres, and such functions as the trooping of the colours, the horse show, the military tournament at Olympia, and that zenith of dress display of th® seasonAscot on Gold Cup day. The straight silhouette is still the most favoured, and the effect of the slim, graceful outline with hair cut like a man’s, the Eton crop, and brushed smoothly back or waved on the top, slim ankles and neat shoes conveys almiost a race horse appearance, and looks especially smart’ and becoming on younger women. Hats are still, the high-crowned, nartow brim variety, but there are some Jarger shapes with brims short, or cnt. off entirely behind. At Ascot, the wide leaf crinolines were very much in evidence, trimmed with large full-blown roses on the brim and also on the

front of the crown. These, of course, are peculiar to Ascot and other fictions. ~ ' The most conspicuons, feature regarding head wear is the popularity of felts for summer wear, not only for sports, but in the streets and parks, The most favoured colours this summer are beige, in all tones, almond green, new biue (a shade between delphinium and saxe), and bright red-these in the order named. Soft pearl grey was expected to be in demand at the beginning of the season, but has not become a general favourite yet. Paris houses are strongly of the opinion that it will be much worn next summer, Crepe-de-chine, plain and printed, especially in small designs is the leading material for afternoon frocks, Dinner and evening frocks are of plain georg-. ette and lace, and printed ninons and ‘georgettes, the latter often in very large desigus. . The vogue of the plain tailored coat and skirt has returned. They are seen everywhere, worn by the very smartest women, with a large posy on the lapel. Made with short coats, single or donblebreasted with oue or two buttons, they are expressed in beige tones of fine tweeds, plain cloths and flannels, also in small checks. Sports suits are as popular as ever, and worn on many oc-casions-not for sports only. They are very bright and attractive, many have pleated skirts, and a sleeveless cardigan is generally added. Coats of black satin, reversible sultane and silk, plain, figured and with soft borders, are more popular even than last season. Fine light tweeds in beige mixtures are new-repps and charmelains are only used in a few tones, beige, navy, and black; while ihe brighter colours have gone out of favour entirely for coats. Linings are of crepe-de-chine to tone or contrast. For washing frocks only two kinds ol material are seen, voiles and artificial silks, the former in all kinds of floral designs, figured and bordered. The newest ones have spots and small neat designs on pastel, navy and black grounds. Artificial silks are now produced in a variety of colours and designs, so beautiful that it is difficult to distinguish them from the real thing. Bags are universal, matching the frock or costume. ‘Ihev are in the underarm and new ponchette shapes, mostly in two-colour effects.