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THE CHINA MAIL

FASHIONS AND FANCIES

Embroidery Is Used on the Evening Dress.

Youthful Lines Predominate.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19,

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Gowns

Sparkling Gems, Pearls and Other Means Used to Create

New Lines and Patterns. Are Often Draped.

The mid-season collection of avening gowns presents several new ideas that will also form an im- portant part of the fall wardrobe. There are several points that are being emphasised in the gowns that are of Paris inspiration.

One of the newest fads of the moment is presenting jewels em- broidered or attached to the gowns to represent necklaces and brace- lets. These ornaments embroidered on the gowns take various forms, Ropes of pearls about the neck are nished with hanging tassels of flashing jewels. Short neckinces of diamonds with a succession of radiating stones dropping from it form another effective treatment. Bracelets on long sleeved dresses are embroidered in intricate designs or are matched to the necklace and worn on the bare arm when the

sleeveless dress is worn.

beauty and sparkle will, give the best effect and yet leave apparent a note of simplicity.

The Sports Mode Emphasises Simplicity in Effect and Smartness of Detail,

The sports costumes prevail in summertime chic. There is an in- formal note in costumes that ap- pear at formal functions that has been lacking in seasons past. It is observed in all models and for all occasions.

The simplicity of the styles and smartness of the details that create an air unusual are out- standing features of the summer

In the gowns that have a ten- dency away from the jewelled trim- ming, the substitution of various types of silk embroidery for the paillettes 1s. used, Embroidery after the Chinese manuer is very new and most appealing. Floral mode. patterns heavily embroidered form a most interesting decoration on the newest evening many of

models.

Appliques done in the manner of patchwork is also a new form of getting different colours and different fabrics into the formal mode. These patches of interesting sizes and arrangements are worked onto the gown in buttonhole stitches and are most interesting."

The draped gown that is in no sense bouffant is appearing in the very formal types of fabrics. It is Of course the novelty in having usually adorned with rhinestone or jewels worn thus on the gown is pearl trimming and lends a distinct not the only means of presenting a air of the extremely formal. brilliant effect to the new gowns. Billie Dove, in the First National Embroidery in jewels appears, in motion picture, "The Tender Hour," effective placing at the waistline is seen wearing one of these gowns which is just faintly outlined in the that express the new thought in Jewels in delicate formal attire. It is of cream crepe draped mode. sprays may also appear upon the satin richly and effectively em- bodies. The all-over jewelled gown broidered in pearls after the new has in many instances been succeed-manner. A Chinchilla wrap that is ed by one in which gems, play an also part of the very formal mode, important, but discreet part. They is lined in the cream satin and

used where their flashing' embroidered. in pearls.

Are

PARIS NOTES.

The sports frock, suft or ensemble is chie, youthful and slenderizing, There is never an extravagant pre- sentation of the sports suit idea that prevailed last season. is a general sense of tailored lines, but femininity is stressed in many wayя.

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The most delicate fabrics are presented in the sports mode. showing all the possibilities of the Fine, soft crepes, silks, volles and picture hat. Ever so smart are chiffons are used with stunning the crepe de chine hats with the effects. Plain tones are presented broad brima lined with crinoline with intricate tuckings, pleatings straw. Two shades of eropa de and shirrings while printed fabrics chine are usually present. It la are exceedingly popular in all draped round the crown, and the ends are allowed to fall and rest, types of sports costumes. shear and lovely printed chiffons in lightly on the left shoulder. The their variety of patterns and large hat lends itself charmingly to colours are seen for real sports the fluffy summer frock which it accompanies. These hats are sern activities.

in rather coarse straws, as well as The midsummer season, which in Bangkok and Leghorn. The pic- accentuates this aporta Ides paysture hat, of immense dimensions attention to the out-of-door world and in crinoline straw, is making in all the new models. Even in door costumes for the summer months betray the influence of out- door life upon the summer mode.

There is an absence of tweeds and woollens this season. Silks predominate but when woollens are taken for the real, come in attrac-used they are light in texture, and tive little bunches. Then, there frequently. belong to the jersey or are the large carnations in the new kasha family. Colours are varled shades of pink and lavender. For and show much originality while. the afternoon dress that requires a all white is often the smartest touch of white there is a tropical means of appearing in a sports flower with large, soft, full petals costume. and

Colour was never more important than it is at present. Never was there such a galaxy of new tones as greets us to regale the summer season. Greens are exceedingly im.

a yellow centre. Mammoth Jean Arthur, seen in the First portant Julep green, April green, gardenias in shell pink and white National picture, The Poor Nut," peppermint green, Palmetto green, with buds tucked under the leaves wears her sports clothes with sen-grass green, water green, Navy are the latest fad in Paris, For youthful charm. She is pictured has sprang into the limelight of those who prefer, or require, a flat in a sports auft effect in rough late, and now we have Paris urging shoulder flower, there is the cublat white fabric with a light green bor- violet tones to the fore, Soleil Couchant is a lovely tone that re-lower made of finely pleated geor der down the front, revers and

gette and a silk floss centre. These patch pockets. flects the beauty of the setting sun either match a dress or add a touch Marie Antoinetto is a soft shade of contrast. Three enormous dan- of rose, Then there are the wood dellons placed on the left shoulder shades wood browns, wood fallow, is another flower fashion-idea){ ; wood fawn, biscuit and wood bark, beautifully soft, warm and rich; not too dark. The new soft tans, such as pompadour, nude and pure greys, such as dove greys are shown and mauve and ashes-of-roses are still fachionable.

Dandelions look charming when

Choosing an Evening Gown.

worn with a brown mousseline-de- ephemeral draperies float about, and the whole impression is one of sole dress,

easy grace and a light fleet footed- 'ness that is infinitely attractive.

Fashions in Millinery. An important consideration in

It must be admitted that, no mat choosing an evening gown is that it ter what the shape, it is line that Flowers of Every Hue. .... will look well when dancing. Accounts where hats are concerned, Flowers of every hue are being tually, the evening dresses one sees A. hat must be selected with due received with great enthusiasm in Paris have more fullness than consideration for the entire sil with all sorts of costumes. The those of last season, a fullness eo houette. It must be fried on with chrysanthemums of last season are arranged that in, repose one sees the wearer seated as well as when being shown in larger sizes, and only slimness, but directly the wear she is standing. With the aid of some new species have been intro er begins to dance folds and godets a hand glass all aspects must be duced, for wear with the new cos-spread out to form a cloud around studied. More than ever before tumes, Lacquered pansies, ao fresh her, A jagged Hemline Increases the hat makes the costume. Brims looking that they may easily be mis- the freedom of her movements, are back, and the milliners are

BRINGING UP FATHER--

tentative debut. 'A large bow of ribbon takes the place of the once ubiquitous cluster of flowers. Close- Atting. felt hats, turned up at one side, are ultra-chic.

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