1928-08-04 — Page 8

THE "MAIL'S'

SUMMER STYLES ARE VARIED

There is a Wide Range in Designs and

Materials Offered in Selecting a Summer Wardrobe.

THE CHINA MAIL,

SATURDAY, AUGUST 4, 1928.

FASHIONS ILLUSTRATED.

UNDERGARMENTS

DISCARD

THEIR FRILLS

As Dresses Become Feminine in Feeling, Underclothes. Grow Simpler. They Are Skilfully Designed for Convenience as Well as Style.

NEW CHIC IS FOUND IN LITTLE THINGS

Important Accessories Are Shown in Summer Fads

and Fancies. The Modernistic Influence Is Felt in Smart Details.

There will be many types of dresses both in town and in the country this season. Variety marks the mode and consequently there are any number of fracks to choose from to create a wardrobe in which there are not apt to be two dresses

alike,

ROUNDING OUT THE WARDROBE.

terest is the fact that black and white remaina à prime favourite for both sports costumes and the desier moments of the day. Serat times the black and white carabina-

an is seen in the patterned mato;; rials while at other times the plain i black and plain white are used to- j

be stunting.

Smocking and peasant embroid- ery, too, are features of individual- istle charm in many of the summer frocks for dress. It is particularly

Billie Dove, always favouring a binck and white combination, uses

THE "DEVI DANCE."

and soft fabric.

in undergarments

It tends itself beauti-

are

There are to be found,

All phases of the mode may be its pattern worked in geometric matched in accessories of decided charm and individuality. From the

are smartly

patterns.

Belt and gloves, too, figure in the

are

combined in interesting

tiny 'kerchief that must harmonize mode for unusual patterns. Slip- To begin with, this season seesgether. Both effects are bound to

with its frock to the jewellery on gloves are worn. Their tops ench event dressed properly. There is no rule to cover the costume for

chosen for its becomingness as well may show markings of bright as its chic, there are to be found colours. The bell, of course, showa both sports and teas, but there is a definite understanding that

little things of importance in the tendencies along modernistic lines sports will find sports clothes the

shops featuring summer acres in its designs of blocks and cubes, sories.

triangles and dises Colours and rnad to chic, while in a seasonsmart on sheer voiles, silks and

worn frequently for active

The modernistic note is em-width are a matter of individual stressing femininity the frilly dress georgettes.

Lingerie is reversing the general pieces. But the desire for solid

are accompanied by of soft chiffon or silk will prove the

order of the day. As dresses and colours still exists and crepe de sports and

Jewellery shows the most marked correct thing at teas and formal

fabric and design. Shoulder straps panying details of a smart appear-

Costume Juncheons.

Heretofore in the sum it most effectively in the First Na-ensembles take on frills and fur-chine is still the most favoured of shirts and brassieres of matching phasized particularly in the accom- choice.

are generally worn in the daytime, ance, Jewellery is unusually attrac-influence of the times. mertime, the sports dress was con- tional film," "The Yellow Lily," belows, undergarments delete every materials. aidered quite proper in the daytime Her dress, of one piece and of pea thing in the way of ornamentalion fully to fine tucking, hand hem- but for evening many of the gur-tive in the new shapes and patterns jewellery is increasingly worn. The for both sports and social events,

scarfs also show the trend towards striking necklaces, as also does the sant tendencies, is of while crepe and are skilfully simple and strik stitching, fagotting, cross stitching ments are designed so that they while handbags and belts, fans and crystals in twisted effects make

While may easily be eliminated. but now there is definite under-sik beautifully embroidered in ingly designed. They do stress the and embroidery.

While ensembles in underwear very sheer dresses demand the a modernistic spirit in clothes as triple strand necklace. Square cut A low waistline is designat- ensemble movement, however, and

crystals in chocker necklaces and well as interior decorations. standing that the occasion is to be black.

ed by a girdle of white fringed in the newest lingerie is to be found are the popular choice, they no wearing of a costume slip, it is

The pocket book, now. that it has bracelets are strikingly worn in properly dressed.

in sets of exquisite workmanshir longer, demand as many pieces as always designed along simple lines definitely emerged from spring the summertime. Circles of silver Among the summer notes of in- blnek and white.

were formerly to be found in with a possible lace edging at the Underwear alone is not confined "sets," The mode with its con- top as well as some delicate em-time Inconspicuousness, has be-metal that overlap each other are come one of the gayest of the also smartly chosen for the day- to the ensemble iden, for all the stant demand for simplicity has broidery.

all shapes and sizes and in all metal rondels in copper, silver and Accessories as well as negligees eliminated all but the most essen- however, undergarments ao design summer accessories. It is seen in time while the chocker of small One more dunce; with different find themselves harmonizing com- tial articles. To-day, while there ed that three picces may be worn as colours as well as all combination gold forms one of the most inter

The more tailored of are to be found chemises, step-ins, one. The term "wardrobe" is a most music and time, has come from In-pletely.

Some of these combinations de-of colours. The envelope purse that esting of the daytime necklaces. flexible one, for it can be varied to dia, following the "lama blues," re. lounging suits find themselves shirts, bloomers, brassieres and

of costume slips all following the ensigned to be worn with evening may be held in the hand or tucked Earrings in triangle design, in sult the individual. In a general ported recently; it is the "devi matched

braided straws, raffias, kids, smartly seen in erystal, too. way it includes dresses and wraps, dunes." Finding that the vogue severely simple lines and as near-semble note, there is seldom any dresses are cut with plain fitting under the arm is very smart in the squares and cubistic patterns are Molly O'Day, charmingly remem hats and shoes, and all the minor in ballroom dancing is to try and ly like the suit as possible. The necessity for wearing more than decollete bodices and skirts and tweeds and piques that match the

on the other one or two of these garments. The drawers attached with gathers or accessories for which a whimsical

summer costumes so successfully. bered in the First National film. get Inspiration from falk dancing fent nine ten gown

very "The Patent Leather Kid," wears Embroidered patterns are fashion finds use. Our activities

eliminates un- shape it and, accordingly, limit it, in various parts of the world, some hand is matched. in sheer chiffons most satisfactory all-around gar small tucks to waist at the normal

good in bright coloured poates or in semi-precious jewellery combina- Indian dancing experts have visited and laces of exquisite feminine de- ment is the envelope chemise of waistline. This but careful choosing makes it

Negligees, too, are becoming alm- the geometric figures that are mod tlons of new tendencies. Her favour- ernistic in line. For the evening Ite pieces combine rhinestones with success or a failure, as the case several parts of India, where ladles tail but without disturbing full-crepe de chine, ninon, or voile and necessary bulk.

mono- jei onyx rondels with crystal may be. The key word to the en- take part in dancing what is called nesses. Street clothes and evening the best style is one finished with

The adapta dresses also demand the same type tucks, drawn work or embroidery plor and little Jackets and lounging fint purses in black with tire puzzle is only a four-letter the "garbha dance."

tion to ballroom dancing was dif- of underclothes to create a sue with perhaps a fine lace edging, suits are meeting the needs of a grams in golds are striking while bracelets, necklaces and earrings

The length of the leg in this model simplified boudoir.. word-type!

Alice White, whose love for love-the pouch bags in silks. with bright and pearls and crystals,, too

shown. smartly embroidery While the mode still demands the is short. For, fashion, which has become, ficult, but it has been achieved. It cessfully chic appearance,

was at first à sequence dance of In the past few seasons, an exceed-

The chemise is often enough to ly negligees is given a chance ingly involved and intricate thing, the type, so far as Indian dancing sheerest and most beautiful of silks is made up of distinct types, each can be compared to European dane and chiffons for undergarments, wear with sports clothes as well to be seen in the First National The jewelled bag, too, is seen with patterns..

the absence of trimming is noted. as the more elaborate dresses. For film, "Harold Teen," has chosen Bat ink, of the minuet, or polka. with its special purpose. Into some wardrobes go all these types, that is not the fashion in days of And here the demand for lowered the afternoon or evening step-ins rets which eliminate all unessential

The time fabrics comes popularly to the of more elaborate-appeal are chosen. pieces and which depend upon it is offered in crepe de chine and ly every texture has yielded to the in skilful designing and execution for silk or cotton pique. Incidentally craze for prints, and many of the than two or non-sequence dancing.

the neckline of these frocks is easy, sheer cottons are used for evening three, into others a varying nam is quicker than a waltz, which it fore. Printed flowers, dots and The chemise

the armholes roomy and the arts frocks, Dimity, voile and Geor- A successful selection in resembles in its three-three beat, checks are worn in simply designed one is a popular choice. Bloomers their feminine appeal.

are either circular cut or plaited. gette are instances. eludes those things appropriate to but slower than a fox trot, coming

Players in tournaments all over the Novelty cottons, broadcloths, the the life of the one who makes the very near the "blues" but for its

piquen and shirting madras find selection. Skill in that selection time, The "devi dance" is a com.

And the wearing of the few will carried out in linen, for there is no country have, sponsored them.

For town wear there is nothing many uses, there are erepes in bination of the waltz and the blues; assures its variety,

us from the crowd, material smarter for real summer distinguish

satisfactory, In warm printed and plain weaves, and Four groups may be considered, whereas in the waltz the funda-

which wears the obvious, rather wear,

Georgette The afternoon frock, formal in weather, than a

en-there are the cloths that include each an entity wholly apart from], mental point is the circular motion,

their woven threads. The material world is worthy of than the unexpected thing. And it the other three. Sports, logs, for while in the "devi dance" there are

even the most thorough explora- happens that printed fabrics, like its mien, will show a decided de- semble. True, this material ia rayon in

the rayons, very the active or the spectator sports- continuous forward movements:

material choice, and the pattern will be clean-cut. cerned with the most fashionable like the silks, but less expensive, woman include sleeveles frocks, Unlike the fox trot, however, it has tion, for it holds, for the average the ensemble theme, are mixed up sign of some sort that is to say, anything but new, but we are con- Then there are

all tex- Polka dots must have special men- fabrics, regardless of their age. and they find an infinite number sweaters, a cont of tweed for gen- a litt and a swaying rhythm. Like person, a world of undiscovered with every

country. We assume certain they. Include. practically eral purposes, an ensemble of linen the side steps of the tango, the man things, and rightly, too, and we

tures and weaves, from cottons to tion, for they are seen in varied They are seen in black, navy, gray, of uses in their various presenta- velvets.

sizes, even in varied shapes, not al- beige, greke and white, and there tions, or silk, and the costume details to glides his right foot across his left, leave countless others to obscurity.

The smartest fabric in the cot- ways round. The legal seal, dot is a frock and 'coat; both eut sim- complement these garments. Bath brings, as in the waltz, the left foot Since it is but, natural that wo You can tell the time of day, a fa popular, and stars are included ply, but Intricately, in the new ton group le linen, and it makes ing togs and riding things may be close to his right, awings quarter should seek the smartest of the proxiinately, by the print Milady is in the polka dot group. The lun- manner." At times the coat is of some charming ensembles, consist included in this group, but they to the right, and advances in a many fabrics that are smart, it is wearing. The small pattern, which cheon-bridge-tea frock may, use a crepe, occasionally of shoer velvet. Ing of a simple, one-piece frock and are really specialised apparel. similar tango cross step, but with imperative that we know what covers the background almost whol-flower pattern, its figures rather The coat of the latter fabric is a Jacket or coat. Handkerchief.

In the second group we place the his left foot first to the right, brings they are, and what is their rela- ly, is a daytime, tailored or sports, large.

very smart, and velveteen is being linen is well liked, also the heavier, town, travel and utility ensembles his right foot close, and swingation to our wardrobe. that are so vital an item in nearly again quarter to the left. It keeps

Evening brings out the indeter-' worn-it was introduced at Palm weaves, and usually the frock' de- Fall will bring its quota of new tea hour, if you so decree. You minate pattern that makes use of Beach and found favour there. penda wholly on pleats and stitch every wardrobe. Materials and do the three three beat, is a delightful things, but we are concerned with may see a matinee, or be one of the dimmed shades of the season's Then there is the ensemble that ery with the addition of buttons tails may vary, but the purpose and combination of all the three best warm weather clothes, and desire gallery in a golf match, in an en colourings. the theme are the same. In a third group go the formal daytime things ballroom dances, and is very catchy to got from our chosen wardrobe semble that is composed of printed

ters. or bouquets of flowers, best plain or printed. These coats are three-quarters length, is quilted, that must be correctly fitted out in 18 fit and swing. It can be easily the maximum of comfort, as well silk or Georgette or liners and patterns may be the choice, cius worn with a frock of silk or crepe, smartness, The jacket, short or, in

We assume that there's a new interpretation of the when they are in their natural size. either three-quarters or hem length, stitched or embroidered. with accessories to form a perfect learned and is most suitable for a

Exquisite colours characterisc and the jacket is also, a part of the There seems to be special charm And the fourth group crowded floor. No doubt some of there are crepes and silks and idea.

Early spring gave us the printed these patterns, and the dinner and ensemble. Whatever the style, in white, ivory, beige and yellow," covers evening wear with all the our clever exponents will introduce satins and chiffons, along with lace

it this coming season..

and the usual wools and the cot frock, worn under a coat in a plain dance frock of chiffon shows a de- there is always a choice possible for the linen ensemble. When a printed design, it is charming details that go with it.

tons. Nor are we forgetting the material, lined with the print to elded preference for such designs. Few realise the fashion import- there is The average woman wishes to be,

advent of rayon into the limelight match, Now we have the plain This completes the entire day, done ance of the cottons and the various done against one of these colours not only correct, but amart. This

of popularity. The question 13-frock and the printed coat, or the in printed formi.

fabrics liated with them. For as a background, and there are means that the Individual parts of

There is a distinct flair for the either town or country wear they some particularly striking patterns which of the many is most up-to-coat and frock of print, or the on-

semble of two materials printed in tennis frock, sleeveless and tailor-' are comfortable and appropriate, in red against a yellow or Ivory date?

From out of the many the few. the same pattern-clever! Aed. For this type of model there Including in their variety, as they background. Prints, blocked de- From a host that are permitted, sleeveless frock is worn, often times, is nothing more appropriate than do, both sheer and heavy weaves, signs and embroideries are usually Just a group that are ultra-smart. under a printed coat-it's often China or Shantung silk, although prints and plain cloths. Practical done in the strong shades,

into some not more

ber.

costume.

And

her costume must be harmonious, necessarily. But it does mean the and no matter how exquisite, each right thing in the right place may be, in Iteelf, it must combine type, fabric, colour, line. with the others into a unit. This beyond everything else, it means an does not mean lavish expenditure, effect of individuality,

THE FINE FABRICS OF FASHION.

as smartness,

and drawers

town material-ft will do until the

more

Or the Pompadour makes use of cashmere for the coat, and pipings or bandings, for its