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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26. 1919.
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Ha's this segon der big, little and in between. So many different shopes and sites are being warn that while one is given a wide chiare, this very find in itself is n little" confusing,
However, the abs intunen wilt le influenced by twùthings only: The suitableness of the hat for the use it is de put to, and its becoming-
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AUTUMN MILLINERY,
From thong the lovely things shower. There had three hod sketched as typical of the most popular styles.
The ing hot is a rich affair designed for aftercoon wear. It is jat shape of chiffon releet curring downward at each side, and. showered with half curtel ostrich, Shader at the tins. The feathers ure of contenting crkinir.
Designs of the Moment.
wearer's ears, an effect which is inimitable in charm.
JOTTINGS.
THE TEA COSY, Autumn eat dresses of blue or tips down each side over the Whether it is hygienic or not a black serge, are much braided
tea-cosy is nowadays considered and worn with a very high folded
the correct complement to me- collar of the same material and There is another model which dame's "five o'clock "equipment. trimming as the gown itself will be one of the most worn this One in shot mauve corded silk These collars indeed farm a part winter, this is the petal hat. It attracted attention by reason off of the dress. They are fastened is a Breton shape, with upturned the brightly-coloured padded silk to the neckband at the back, and brim all around, covered with and plush fruit. it bore, which ure folded across the decolletee petal-shaped pieces of taffetas or form of decoration is always threat and secured at the side or at of velvet. This is a delightful pleasing. whether on a cushion the front with some fancy pin or shape for e young girl, and or cosy. brooch. Often the bodice itself especially when carried out in is quite decolletee in front, and two tines or colours that suggest while the folded collar protects some flower. Yet I have seen the throat it leaves the top part one such designed for an older France of the chest bare. Yet, strange woman that was made of petals high
THE ORIENTAL EFFECT. That brevity of costume
in
is not due to the cost .0% living-every-
to say, Parisiennes seem to find of black velvet and had a plain thing is supposed to be beyond much comfort and even warmth black velvet crown, which was the reach of the ordinary pocket- in the well wrapped-up neck, Inot only quiet in effect but also book-is evident from the fact éven when their bodices are cut most becoming,
that the trimmings used by the quite low on the bust.
NEW HATS.
A NEW FASHION.
Deauville has set a new fashion
The smart little turbua is one of those creations which can be worn by its orner at almost any time of day. It is of relrel, fur and trich. This model is especially attractice with the new suits having stand-up collurs of fur.
The third hat sketched is a-type of the mushroom hat; and ras shoien in seal bruin hatters" plush. A gull runt finished with a gold Halbruns around the crown.
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FRILLS FESTIVITIES,
A popular fancy is the hat or French devotees of fashion con- toque entirely made out of wide sist entirely of gems.. In most ribbon. One of Reboux's models instances huge diamonds are Every woman who has worn a is a small Breton shape made of used to accentuate an Oriental hat that is very wide-brimmed at warm red-brown velvet. Four effect in the costume. Other the back knows how uncomfort-widths of folded ribbon form the stones, such as emeralds and able it is when the high collar uptumed brim, and the same four sapphires, are also used to trim touches the brim. So the new ribbons have their ends drawn the costume, cut down deep in hats are to be very short in the upwards to form a crown. The front and deeper in the back. back, moderately short in the brim itself is flattened down at which otherwise is perfectly front as I described them last the sides to give the "framing" plain. week. There is nothing of the effect so greatly to be desired. "poke bonnet" style or its deriva- Many very charming toques are! tions among the new models. thus made of ribbons twisted into They are truly picture hats in a couronne, like those worn by in bridal lingerie. In eots of four efect, even though the front brim the nourrices one sees on the garments, under linen in Royal is less pulled down and forward Champs Elysees. The top of the Flambe with black stripes has than heretofore, For women crown is made of plain velvet or made ite appearance. with fluffy bair-and there are satin drawn tight over a stiff distance, it has the appearance of many Buch-the new model is frame, and the ribbon is set into a smart set of ses garments, but entirely favourable, for the bair close loops all around the straight closer inspection reveals taste.. can be puffed out at the sides brim.
fully decorated lingerie. The beneath the wide brim and yet A French model hat recently colours are fast dyes, and the This will be the first year since preserved from being too much shown was chiefly made washing of crepe lingerie is 1913 of great dancing in the blown about by a protecting veil. of black monchon, which is easily done at home. Milanese, hunting counties, and most people Feathers a more than ever very fashionable, and the brim was so much beloved by the girl are going to make up for lost coming back into their own and lined with white felt, this lining bride, will have to take a second time. Hunt ball dresses have 007 male of the large-sized hat extending about half an inch place in her affections now, for always been very bautiful, but has a layer of flat ostrich plumes beyond the black brim. White this new lingerie is not only this year they will
be more confined between two transparent felt was also used for the broad striking but warm-looking. Its striking than ever and gold and brims of fine tulle, and which are band round the high crown and colour resembles a flaming zep-aliver are to play a conspicuous placed so as to appear to dip their for the bow in front.
pelin falling to the earth.
part in many of them.
At a
Dainty dress of rose-coloured tuffeto, with quaint frills with froyed edges and a bodice ruffled with silver lace. A silver ribbon encircles the waist and is finished with a bow. -
THE GOLDEN BALLDRESS.
MY NOTEBOOK.
[BY "SACHA"}
The committee in charge of the Fund for the Devastated Regions of France is to be congratulated on a programme that caters for the taste of all. One may be sure that a very large sum of money will be raised by such a popular programme, especially as the cause is such a good one.
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Isn't it a pity the seats in the Theatre Royal are so uncomfortable ? Ther really take all the pleasure out of the brightest of plays. Not only are the seats hard and uncomfort- able to siton for any length of time but there is insufficient space between the rows which makes it utterly impossible to alter one's position at all and one is forced to sit perfectly upright the whole period of the play. Hongkong's needs certainly have been neglected and the Theatre is just about as artistic and comfortable as a village Hall." The decision regarding the Warf Memorial has not, apparently, been reached as yet and while no one can say that a new Theatre would be the me appropriate way of solving this problem it certainly is one of the most press. ing needs of the Colony and re- quires early attention. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy"
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It really is a treat in have a company of artistes like the Frawley Company here and the dainty dresses of the ladies go quite a long way towards making the results so successful. Men- folks and others who think time is wasted on little details of dress should just think of how much pleasure would be taken out of a night at the Theatre if the various lady players were inartistically dressed.
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So many ladies, especially in the East, do without corsets rather than wear the stiff structures that go by that name that many will be interested in an entirely different type of cor- set that is just coming on the market. I read that a leading cor- opinion that used we
setiere the corset
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PERSONALITY.COIFFURES.
A high hairdressing emphasizes the charm of a lovely nech. A high headdress need not be disproportionate. It should be high enough to take the hair away from the neck," but of the same time preserve the line of the head: The mistake of the unbeautiful hairdressing of the middle ages ras in the grotesque distortion of the lines of the head.
FOOT COMFORT.
SOME MEANS OF OBTAINING IT.
when low,
has become vital. It is quite a mistaken idea to imagine that because one has large feet or a flat instep the matter is hopeless. For outdoor wear the small toecap has a marvellous way of wrong that the important part of the foot.
It is not until something goes appearing to shorten the length If the instep played by the feet in the work.of is
wearing low bow, rather larger- to know it will soon be as extinct the human body becomes really shoes as the dodo. Its place is rapidly spend a certain amount of time will give an arched effect, while
Most women will than apparent.
usual, or * buckle, being taken by the long belt of and trouble on keeping their with evening shoes the latest boned elastic fabric, made in cir-hands in good condition, but few ornamentations all lend them. cular form, without £ front accord the same attention to the selves admirably to the ides. fastening, and pulled up from the feet.
Poised butterflies feet to its proper position below
and large Elegance and comfort are not cabochons surrounded by frilled the waist.
always the best of friends, but in tulle of every description are the this case for once they are in order of the day. This belt, which has to be step-complete agreement. If the fee: Gold heels on dark slippers for ped into, as it were, is worn in are neglected they speedily evening wear have the effect of conjunction with a fitted bust-
revenge themselves on the whole making the feet look smaller, as bodice formed of the same elastic bearing of the person concerned, indeed do heels of any contrast- fabric, which moulds the figure and the healthy elastic step willing colour to the slippers them- perfectly for the present fashion be replaced by an unlovely shufle selves. Light stockings and dark in gowns. The two garments
which even the most beautiful shoes will achieve the same end, together create a far greater shoe will be unable to hide. and if the feet are really ungainly slimness than is possible with the
Let your feet "breathe" some-it is well to sacrifice the harmony type of corset to which we have
times. By that is meant that for of the one colour toilette for the been accustomed for so
half an hour or so a day they sake of the more graceful effect many generations, and even those of should not be confined to shoes or with regard to the feet. stoutish build regain their youth boots, and if the time cannot be But when all is said, the most fulness of line under the new spared to rest the feet altogether. important point in the care of the sandals are a useful means of feet is to use them correctly, getting over the difficulty. For Boots and shoes which are too those whose feet really bother loose ruin the natural gait because them, a simple foot massage is the body is thrown out of poise. the greatest relief. Place the foot Hight heels are bound eventually on a rest with only the heel to rain the health since in order touching, and then with the finger to preserve the balance the
method.
A corset of this, description would give just the support that is needed, for while it is not hygienic to wear a tightly fitting corset, it is not good to be with out altogether. especially for sports, when the figure requires the necessary support given by a corset that fits correctly and at the same time is not so that it prevents free movement,
MEN'S WEAR,
Bevere
their faces against the colour The best men's shops have set
riot which broke cut shortly after
declared. peace was
Nothing but displays of the saberest hues in shirts, socks, handkerchiefs now meet the eye in the haunts of the No longer do dragons and other
super-kout
queer beasts career around his bath robe, nor futurist designs ed shantung in chaste designs is adorn his dressing-gown. Print all he is allowed to brighten bis waking boora.
tips stroke from the tips of the shoulders must be thrust forward, toes towards the instep. Then depressing the chest and so inter- work from the instep towards the fering with the breathing.
ankle. The fingers should be dipped in cold water or batter szill, Eau-de-Colozne. A few minutes' work will ensure real comfort.
COLOURS FOR EVENING.
Another good way is to sit on In the way of colours for even- the edge of the bath and trail the ing frocks, red is the most inter- foot through the water, until the esting because it has lost the ankle is felt to relax.
garishness and aggressiveness The danger of getting corns that once relegated it to the plan would be much less if care were of the ordinary. Begonia, Pinard, taken to change the shoes or which is a wine shade, and the boots frequently." Shoes which whole range of vivid reds are on press always upon the same spot the lista. will tend to produce a corn or
hard place, but if the shoes are LONDON FASHIONS FOR AMERICA.
this danger is naturally lessened. sneer at English fashions. In a changed and the pressure relieved It is quite out of date now to
With the advent of the short least two departments we scG skirit, which seems likely to above the whole wide world. One. enough to show the feet, the children's clothes. In these two remain for good, at any rate short is the tailored suit, the other necessity for making the best of ours is the standard of the world, things with regard to one's feet and we get the credit."
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