SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1924.
THE CHINA MAIL
WEE FROCKS-DAINTY DRACTICAL
QUAINTLY ALESS
VERY FUCHS
SSED UP CAY. PARCTICAL
Good Taste and Beauty No Longer Sacrificed to Practicality--The Little Girl Age is the
Best Loved Age of Fashion.
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no one department has fashion made the gain that is evident in the appareling designed for the younger generation, expecially the nge between two and six. As much thought, if not more, is given the play and party frocks with which she meets her "work" and suvial requirements, as is found neves- sury for muturor styles and modes, And the results obtained in the dinibutive garments grow more fascinating with every reason, for every idea that comes to the creator of; fashions for Mother and Sister is utilized in some way in little girl styles, When the fashion are appears it devotes no small spare to a prophecy of what will be eben by juveniles, and it is a noticeable fact that modes grow more attractive in proportion as they grow simpler.
A child leads a strenuous life; more than that she has not yet reached the age where she is enreful of her clothes, for it has not yet become a part of her daily duties to keep them in condition, To keep her fresh and clean and becomingly dressed is a business in itelf, for she goes about her day of play with an utter disregard of her apparel, So, then fabrics play an important part in the planning of her wardrobe, for they must stand waching or cleaning with regular frequency. Whether she be kindergarten, first grude, young for either, her clothes are sure to get hard wear, and lots of it.
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A Plentiful Variety In Necessary. Frequent changes mean dresses and piny suite, literally by the dozen. One's nwn interest in good grooming means variety in colour, in fabric, in style. A child's dress is really such a little thing! The possiblities of variation are so great! And so many new ideuge are constantly springing into" kuing} There is no excuse for a plainly dressed -child at any time of the day, for effecti ean be obtained with gingham, chum- bray, linen and (4) the usable, washable cotton materials. Tą A. pattern or twos
If funnet a pre-shrank, it will take kindly to various cleansing procesSES, so mother ean make use of some of the lighter, brighter shades. Wool chullis is another adaptable insterial, but it is ut its best in the puler tom. It is washable, and the colours uspally stand tabbing very well indred-
Velvet Wilt Be "Good" For Winter. We are about to enjoy a vague of velvet, everywhere in fushion. If you have cumir to think of it una fabric that belongs to maturity, your education has been sadly neglected, for youth wears it and so does the little girl. I deles bark even further than the days of "Little Lord Fauntleroy" us Juvenile possibility, and it makes the most amusing little frocks to be worn over bloomers of silk or crepe de chine in the same colour as the dress or in the colour of the Trimming, Lace, velvet and an accepted trimming for especially filet or Irish, is beautiful on
this material.
thought, yet most usually attrac tive. And it is nothing in the world but the strip of embroidery down the shoulder seams and the inced and embroidered belt that gives it an undoubted originality.
AS LOVELY AS THE BLOSSOMNYI
One wonders if the garden that is about to invaded will hold it lovelier flower than the little basket-bearing maiden in her whimsical frock of crepe. If it be possible, then it will be a wonderful blossum, and rere. She i elects to "gather flowers while she may" in a dress with a pleated skirt and an over-tunic of flowered fubric- one must be consistent, you know. Pleated frills fashion the brief sleevis and a double headed ruffle finishes the neckline; heads the pleated frill; and runk twice around the bottom, of the tumie. If Mother steps out of an after- noon in a costume suit, Little Daughter may accompany her, her apparel a costume, too. The pictured dress.con- ecals the absence of sleeves with a triple collar; is flounced as to its skirtą and finishes the ensemble with tiny satin bows that emphasizo the panel front. The hat-which makes it a costume is made of the same material * the little frock and matches Bows with bown.
Dotted muslin and Irish lace make a delightful little dress, simple enough for either, un afternoon at home or a semi-formal party." Its charm la its simplieity, for it in little more than a muslin slip, edged with lase at neck and hem edge, and held in place with narrow ribbon ties. Ready for any social event, the little lady in her pantie frock of taffeta, ali ruffler and bow-knots of ribbon. Each and every. one of the models pictured are typical of the graceful beauty that is embodied in the juverle model It is Inimitable
The social life of the little girl begins. carly these interesting days, and she must have several frocks that are not characterized so much by practicality as by daintiness and beauty, the type of frock that cleans, perhaps, but washer only at the risk of her who does the dead. Five little models are -pic- tured, one of them nout emphatically u play outfit, the other four in varying degrees of dress-up efficiency. How really attractive a play sult can be, und at the same time be practical and simple is illustrated in the brief little one-piece affair that is little more than in its simplicity.
PRE-SEASON FASHION PROPHECIES
several pieces of material; and the willTIME has written "Finis" at the end offered, and there will be a very general
funda- are the
PHOTOS
SHE ADORES BY JOEL
Did You Know
THAT printed crepe Georgette is a favourite for evening frocks. thự, figures being outlined in beads, after the manner of embroideries?
THAT the artificial flower is now worn in the Spanish manner, adorning the shoulder, rather than the corsage?
of another chapter in the book of return of the "y"grays-und tho furIt is a single blossom, as a. rule.
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continuation
to do; these mental of a well-balanced outfit of Fashion, and the readers of this browns as well. Myrile and willow both charm and beauty. Many interesting serial now turn with interest lead the greens and garnet and cardinal mother dresses her little daughter in to a continuution of the narrative thất | the reds. washable cotton frocks throughout the must deal with fall and winter styles. For a time they must be content with year, depending on the warmth of outer wrapa.to combut, the cold, and this in, an advance aynopals that in subject to without doubt, the most economical ide, change, for the auther is always ghid th. When this is the case there is a world | of surgestions and her readers not of fabricn from which to choose, and averse to making them, accepting and nothing is more charming than a simple rejecting in the most imperious way. Title: bloomet dress, straight of line. So far as one can tell, this early decorated with
bit of hand. in-between-chapter-time, the synopsia embroidery smocking or applique, will read as follows:
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straight alihouette and a presentation of the the beltloss tunde. Godete, inserted at the hip or below the knee, but in no 'wine detracting from the slenderness of the lines. Occasional belts, but in general a Boltless silhouette. Short
skirts, varying from seven to fourteen. inches, regulated in the Interests of Becomingness, Long sleeves that come
THAT the eut hut, which means that
a small hat has been made from a large The trimmings are used for the trim- one, is the sports hat of the hour?
ming, on the hut.
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THAT the cut felt hut, which means that a small hat has been made from a Jurgo, one, la the sports hat of the hour? The trimmings are used for the The possiblik los are endless. But there FABRICS Several seasons of dull down over the wrists, for daytime
irimming on the bat. are, on the other hand, many mother surfaced materials will be varied by awehr, but short sleeves, of course, and.
V who incline to the bravier fabreeuson of glossy weaves, satin taking sleeveless frocks for formal wear.
THAT lace has extended through the winter months, and for her
the lead at the outset. Silks have a V-necka and square preferred to round Popularity an a fabric so that now two' there is a gradually growing interest in sheen and crepes ara satin finished, even and bateau-a very welcome change colours are cémbined? The black, what falby fashions swillbring.. the wool fabrics showing lastre. For Wrap-around treatments in ceads, with metal' and dyed laces are
Strangely enough, thern will bettle
the woman who is always fighting the course of the lower fronts rounded." cholco between the fabricu she will wear increasing weight, the advice-koep to ACCESSOPIES-The use of inco as
popular. herself and those in which she will dress duli surfaces, even if shiny weaves aro a trimming and a fabric and the use of her daughter. Flannel, Jorsay cloth, more popular, it is not well to add marabou and ostrich will be continued. and the various twili wduvaa will be fu
portada to one's uppearance for the sake There is a fad for the Aecat tie and the order, and for the dressy frock that is of style. The outstanding note in wants, dog collar, to be worn even with the salt? The under arm type is the pra not meant to be tod festive there will in the change from deep piled weavertow-necked froek, end of the the or; ↑ Idfrea type, but it has the added advan bo velvet:
to suede-finishes, this type of fabric stock to be tasked under the neckline.tage of a strap, wide. in the interests predominating even in knitted; weaves Contrasting hosiery will continuo and The vague for fannel will continue, as the shades of brown will prevail in the of style.
the most
THAT the bay you own, if it be flat, will do nicely for wear with your fall.
To Mark The Clone Of A Perfect Day, There's This Little Gown Of Silk And Lace Jewels Black, White, Scarlet, Green.
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Designers Discover Chintz.
HINTZ is not new, but one. would think it so from the very general (use to which it is being put in the worki of fashion. We have long known it as a very useful fabric, in household decora-, Hon, but han remained practically unknown to the designor of clothes until recently. Just at present it is insinuat- ing ita colourful" charm into very possible teld of fashion, and fashion, le- profiting thereby. There' fa, no change. In the fabric, it is the same colourful, boldly patterned, Inspiring stuff, and its use is, undoubtedly, attributable to "the need of variety that a continued Vogue for the straight line suhauetts makea imperative.
Striking design seem greatly in favour, and lines, therefore, are simple. Frocks of this material seem to bé inclined to the wrap-arourid," and the pattern of the fabric is frequently out- ned, in tinsel or with beads. Conte of Cevery jongth-From-the-short-coates-to the hom-length model are made of chinta, and it has found favour as a lining. It is piss used for suits-and- another material is utilized in combina- tion with it, when it is three-piece costumo suit. Knit-wear finds a use for it as a trimming, its figures making "clever appliques, sometimes a single gare providing sufficient trimming.
Hats use it, both as a trimming and fabric, and bathing attire finds many uses for its gay colour. Both suits and capes are made of it, and many are trimmed with it, and the parasol of chintz is a charming summier accessory, It has true picture value as a buck- ground for an all-white costume, against a buckground of trees, lawn or B. Every possible всеемногу udopts it gluyen have appliques of it; bags are "made of it; and the popular Bangkok strawn find it a most desirable banding, tuiinved in its application.
A touch of black is now considered Kmart, even on handkerchiefs. The black is used in combination with a colour supplying the contra or the touches of embroidery.
THE EARLY TRAINING THAT MEANS 50 MUCH
8. the twig is bent, so is the true A inclined”—go runs the old, familiar proverb. The fact that it is a bit bromidic, from centaries of repetition, does not lessen its truth, or its worth, and we find It not amine when it comes consideration of the unconscious
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training of the mind of a little girl, in matters pertaining to her clothes and.
of their long or brief ilfe, as they are cared for or neglected. And the propriety of tailored underthings with tailored play frocks may be stressed,, obviating future possibilities of in- appropriate combinations of detalls and accessories,
Fabrics do not have to be expensive, to teach line and colour combination,
her personal appearance. Barring the for a wee frock of challis or gingham possible exceptions to which we are. can be quite as amart, in its special accustomed, no matter what the rulo, the mature woman recognizes the value of correct, and becoming clothes, and the imporativa need of attention to details in the interests of good groom ing.
And the time to lay the founda- tions of a reasonable Interest in clothes is the years of little girlhood, for
way, as one of chiffon or silk. If a mother aspires to keeping her children. attractively dressed, the children them- alves will, form a habit, and later, when they dress themselves, will strive for, the same result. To be sure the mother must combat little daughter's amazing growth, but if she plans for
foundations are laid easiest, then, when it she can be assured apparel that does
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hat look "made over" or "let down."
The patch work type of dressing is unt desirable, at any age, and present day fashions discourage it more than they have ever done...
the mind is receptive, virgin soil.
Very wrong, the woman who boasts that her children are "covered," that is all; equally wrong the woman who dresses them in expensive garments and teaches then nothing of the.care- It needs only a work, now and then, or the worth of those same garmente;
to instill into the fertile little mind the and equal partner in the combination, fundamental principles that govern all the mother who holds back everything dress, and to inspire in the enger little. that is attractive from her little ones heart a desire to be neatly and smartly on the plea that they will have time clad. There is danger, of course, of enough later
on" for pretty things. making the child into a "prig," but with The result of the thres attitudes
care the danger line can be avoided. toward the dress problem means young If present day Indications become people and grown woman who either definite and real, the costume is to be. dress carelessly, have no regard for the
the keynote of future fashions. So it
care of their 'apparai; or misa much is an excellent ides to teach a child' that is attractive and Inspiring because
What goes best with what, so that sha they do not make the meat of fabrles will early learn the necessity of choos and colours in combination,
ing accessories with keen eye to their Training along "the clothes line" relation to the general costume scheme. means laying, first of all, a ground- For if it be true that "the child in work of neatness, impressing upon the father of the man, it is equally true that the well-dressed little girl wit little mind that, whatever she may be develop into the smart junior-and later wearing loses in attractiveness when it into the well-groomed woman—o "con- is not at its best. And this means summation devoutly to be wished.".
teaching the importance of underthings that are dainty, even though they, may not be expensive. Little outfite--for very, very best may be small replicas of Mother's, that there will be always a correlation between under- and outer wear. Along with this goes the necessary, instruction as to the cure of these garments, and the subject
ing to favour. Bracelets are either' very narrow and Jewelled, or wide in: Oriental effects of gold or onyx with Jewallet, clasps, emphasizing the mid-1
note.
All" seuson there has beso, a distincti vogue for black and red; black and white; black, scarlet and green; and black, startet und white. fashions refloot thin
the black note, balle <enamel ̧thé' rëď or ten
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green. In general, and indided to the
In a very general way the mode for little folks is simple, but it is the same it deserves to do, and sibeling, known smartcat hosiery Fancy gloves-of "glmplicity, that one finds in vanture
Zasliiona noeming simplicity, arrived to the trade na "kasha” will be popular, the slip-on variety+will complement at the way of hand work of the un- |'' COLOURS—Black, especially for the the long, tight bleeves, and the short: „abtrusive.sort, Brakding-la added-fosatini frock that la..so popular, just at: glove will be unod-cz-tallosed-and-
the familiar 1st already.
Ited You presents Brown will be important sports types. There seems to be littleWITH every change in fashion there a certain colour or colour combination will note birat danna), so opalar in the especially the deep, rich shadua, change in the handbag mode, the compe marked changes in costume ft__is_ambodied in the costume-jewelry porta world at the pros fime har although there will be some use of the cavelope type of underarm bag porslat Jewelry and a multiplicity of new ideas that complementa the models of aults
and Softestoran. The bines will have a l'ing, with a few, novelties for variationspring into being. If the fashions of and gown. Just now the shadow Arymore grayish tinge, as many of the spring: Bo much for prophecies at a time when 1880, the Directoire or the mid-Victorian the Directaire modelelong
Blder had, and gray will return the the season itself has not even begun, period are stresmed, costume,ocessorien Fashion land, and the fob ornament compliant by taking on bluish tinge and interest
and interesting changes bid fair tonturally all in with this mode, and popular for the past few months ads a tions when there la pronounced yarns for result ofolks!
'necklaces of boods
along that they die or tliche, Lishes 'about ingwall