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THE CHINA MAIL,
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1929.
At The WOMAN'S Page t
Distinctive Hats
That which is distinctive and yet eren be worn on must occasions... this is the revenomeridation of the bts drawn above, two for summer, the other two for a little cooler
Weather
FASHION HINTS
CHIFFON AN IDEAL EVENING COSTUME
Travis Banton, Wardrobe creator For Paramount Studios, writes:-
Chiffon--beaded, painted or print edcreates the ideal evening
yostume for the spring and summer
months.
The painted and printed chiffons are highly suitable for theatre and hotel wear, while the beaded gowns should make their appearance for orcasions of some formality.
Mauve and orchid combinations entrancingly lovely, and Baclanova employs this subtle colour
are
scheme for her dinner ensemble. Two large orchids are painted over the front of the bodice and skirt, and blend into the faintly pink background.
Esther Ralston also adopts mauve
for her chiffon dinner ensemble. The sleeveless frock is accompanied by a jacket, delicately traced in crystal beads. A large hat of trans parent straw completes her costume, Red-haired Nancy Carroll, know ingly wears periwinkle blue chiffon daintly splashed with clusters of glittering beads. The cape and skirt of this frock following the fashionable downward trend at the back,
NEW COAT LENGTH
INTERESTING FASHION-POINT AT MOMENT
The three-quarter-length coat is quite the most interesting fashion- point of the moment. The Hon. Mrs. C. W. Forster writes:-I have foretold its arrival for some time, a craze for this particular length of coat having been fore- It shadowed by many modes. will ensure that skirts, even for tailor-mades, are not shorter. have all through this season em- phasised the fact that the knees must be covered!
I
This peculiar type of coat, which is so spon- aored for the early autumn models. is only becoming when the skirt is longer. Otherwise the propor tions detract from height and alimness.
I do not consider, in any case: flattering to the that it is as
mid-season
figure as the coat of full length. But especially in thicker fabric. for the
the three. quarter, or that very short-to-the- hip length, is the accepted mode for new jackets.
But it is too early to predict the autumn mode. I have al ready studied more than one style that will shortly appear and I am geldom convinced that fashion neglects for long those lines that I make for alimness and grace. am sure that the coming modes will adopt mary compromises. Certain figures can stand all sorts of weird fashions, and it is for them to introduce high waist-line and a new flare below that curious, sheath-like
Flowered Chiffon
Nothing could be daintier for a garden party than this two-piece of floral patterned chiffon with its
fashionable coatee edged with a deep Hounce and wide boll-shaped sleeves.
A shady baka straw hat to tone and
parasci, completes the dainty
semble.-By Selfridge, London.
en-
corsage. Some IN THE SALE ROOM fashions undoubtedly tend to be complicated and elaborate. In certain circles there is a distinct feeling for the bolero and zouave effects,
The
make
their
Continental holiday-maker will doubtless see many interesting phases of fashion debut in the first of the mid-season collections at Deauville, Aix and other gay spots. It is wise to study closely the chief points of such ultra-novel modes, for from these models, often freakish, that are launched in this way, evolve somme of the more sober autumn Yet it is quite certain creations. that fashion is more than ever in- and clined to intricacies of cut elaboration in details. Dress is going to be more difficult for those who are in the social circle that endless striving such demands
after sartorial distinction.
Evening dress at smart gather. ings abroad, er at private parties during Cowes week, will provide some of the most elaborate and intricato
WILLIAM AND MARY CHAIRS
Period furniture brought high prices at Hurcombs, Calder House,
The
AUTUMN MODES
ARE FASHIONS BECOMING MORE DIFFCULT ?\
The Hon. Mrs. C. W. Forster writes:
Times have changed! Once, when the official season was on the ware, fashion was permitted a brief rest. But the modern way requires a daily diet of novel Fashion-points, even if
it is content to await a new collection of models. In Paris, now that their season is officially over, they are
for busy preparing modela
the world's buyers.
Serge and Angora
The tailored trend must be taken into account by the woman who con- templates a holiday by sea or motor, abroad or at home. Then there are still special functions before as that require special clothes. I have seen a suit for Cowes, in navy-and- white. The simply-cut coat in serge is three-quarter length, lined white Angora, of which fabric the jumper is composed, with touches of navy. The hat, of navy felt, has a brim of white Manila.
Naturally, those people at Cowes who are members of the R.Y.S. will wear their particular weaves in sergea and special buttons and sport the white ensign in red and white enumel, or, preferably, diamonds and rubies! Still, the chic noté at Cowes always has been neatness, ever in the days of full skirts and heavy fringes!
Lines Ensembles
Many novel ways of combining colours and effects by means of weaves and stitchery are notice- able in seaside frocks. Cottone and nerusbable linens look charming on beach or plage. A frock of pink, blue, or yellow linen trimmed with hem, faggot. or cross-stitch, a fancy kid belt and worn with a gay printed linen coatee,
looks
Tussore
charming
and
and
erape
simple. frocks are treated in similar fashion, and nearly always have little coat.
Piezadily, on mail week. For a set of William and Mary chairs-one armchair and four others--and a pair of Chippendale mahogany stools
1,165 (Mallett) was given, same buyer took at £820 a Chippen- dale card table, a pair of dining
For less warm places there are chairs, and a tripud table, and at $150 a Chippendale mahogany pole knitted and flannel suits, cardigan screen. Two Chippendale maho- and skirt with jumper, a coloured, gany armchairs made £1,040 grey, or white flannel coat and (Cameron), and a pair of Queen skirt. Sometimes an Anne high-back chairs £580 (do).
In the course of a sale of pictures
elaborate
buttons
blouse takes the place of jumper trimmed with big pear! A smart suit in grey flannel is
and worn over a striped jumper in grey and blue lisle.
in Willis Rooms, King-street, St. James, Messrs. Robinson, Fisher, and Harding received £252 (Frost
The greatest attention must also and Reid) for a portrait by Sir W. Beechey of Mrs. Worthington in a
be given to the details Bagg This and scarves are often composed of white dress with lace frils. painting was exhibited at the Royal printed fabric, to contrast or modes witnessed since Academy in 1838. A picture of a match. Shoes and hosiery should the 'eighties, though they will be huntsman with hounds, in a land-express the last word in novelty. treated in a more sympathetic and scape, by F. C. Turner, 1848, sold but be suited to the environment. The tunic for $199 10s. (W. H. Turner), and All sorts of fanciful plaited and flattering manner.
carret and princess frock, with cireular vase of flowens, on panel, by embroidered sandals are underskirts and pointed panels, Breughel, £99 153 (Terry), while for foreign plages, but entirely Seagul Home," by out-af-place with British-tailored needs skilful cut and the manipula- "The
Peter Graham, R.A., brought 4162 clothes, and only wearable with tion of the super-dressmaker.
15s (Sampson).
beach dresses.
EVENING MATERIAL
Doris Hill achieves charming The moire fabrics used for simplicity in a dance frock of pala evening frocks have almost а green
chiffon that is untrimmed taffeta finish. Satins are also except for a shower of pale yellow very rich, and printed chiffons are flowers that fall from the shoulder produced in excellent colours and down the back.
designs. Notably popular among evening gown fabrics are cire and silk laces, very finely patterned lace, and a varied range of nets.
Transparent velvet in harmonis ing colours, create ultra-chic wraps for the summer-time chiffon gown.
Novelties For Sports Occasions
Extremely Graceful
NEW DRESS IDEAS Every Day, Every Way
SKIRTS AND JUMPERS LONGER
Once again it is to detail rather' than to the actual silhouette that we must look for new ideas. There are no drastic changes in the clothes of the new season, but in this all- important matter of detail it is easy to see that the dressmaking world has not been idle.
Cost, apparently plain and fairly straight, are in many cases compos- ed literally of dozens of pieces so inconspicuously joined together that the clever craftsmanship not revealed until the light catches phe garment. In one instance a coat- back which appeared to be one straight panel was really composed of a number of diamond-shaped sections. This is a typical example
of coat treatments.
Skirts, for
longer.
the most part, are So also are the newest jumpers, most of which are belted
in the region of the normal waist- ine. An innovation takes the form of huge pockets; some of them, round and large as a plate, are set low on the left side. Such pockets strike a most original nate on gar- nents that are otherwise a little "ordinary,"
Interesting Coat Linings Coat linings are peculiarly inter- esting. Grace
Often a plain lining has a piquant edging in two bright
Marchal Acwered voile in A faturistic design, in orchid and simond-green shades, comprises this attractive afternoon gown. ful godets fall from the hips on either side, giving the necessary fullness, while the skirt still features the fashionable dip" at the back.- By Reville, Ltd., London.
FOOD IN HEAT
THE SPREAD OF "THE REFRIGERATOR
Every day and in every way the artist designs more beautiful and more serviceable shoes for the fair sex. Elegancy is the main feature but one can still "feel" the comfort of a look.
shades so that this touch of vivid WOMEN AND SEWING colour immediately catches the eye
-
when the coat is opened. It is a LITTLE HOME DRESSMAKING most attractive touch on a rather sombre garment.
NOW
The Ubiquitous Short Coat Short coats are legion.
The application that knitted Unfor hosiery and other knitted goods. tunately, this fashion seems to be
should be marked on importation inspiring some rather "plecey" with an indication of the country looking creations. There are many of origin was further considered
who will not be "drawn" by the Standing Committee ap the black-satin-skirt-and-pointed by the Board of Trade coloured-coat combine. It figures under the Merchandise Marks
the less, in an поде
important Act. cellection.
women
by
The hot summer and the prohibi- tion of preservatives in foods are causing people to appreciate the These ice value of refrigerators.
Mr. W. T. Caves, secretary of safes were practically unknown in
the Wholesale Textile Association, ordinary households until a year
in opposing the application. said or two ago. To-day inquiries about
that his association objected to a them are being received from many celain, and the edges are wounded requirement that fabrics should be in order to save labour in cleaning. I marked at intervals along the quarters, and several families, ac-
The shelves, which are removable, edge. A ticket on cording to those who deal in the
each end of various kinds of these safes that hold meat, pomitry, fish, butter, roll of fabric would suffice. are on the market, have come to milk, frit-anything, in fact, that The great bulk of fabric was used the conclusion that they are now)
is ordinarily perishable.
by trade makers-up, and very little "No one," declared an author- for food, they say, a necessity:
was sold for home dressmaking. since the new Act was brought into has really tasted a salad "Women," he said, "don't sew
until a refrigerator operation, will not keep fresh with-installed, for usually it is allowed
as they used to do." to stand for a time after it is made, In cool weather bacteriae do not and it gets limp, whereas if you multiply very fast; but as soon as pop it into a refrigerator it comes the temperature rises above fifty out at any time you require it won- degrees deterioration sets in rapidly. derfully crisp. The best refrigerators automatically
"The effect on meat is similarly keep the temperature constantly be beneficial. low this danger line, the amount of at the butcher's if immediately The best steak bought current required, supposing the ma-cooked, will often be tough. chine that provides refrigeration is let the steak be bought some days attiched to the household electricity before it is actually wanted, and
cut them.
has been
Sir Hubert Llewellyn Smith. who presided: Is there not still a great deal of home dressmaking? Mr. Caves: Yes, but much less than there used to be.
Sir Hubert: I thought from what I have heard at other in-
not gone out, but that the person quiries that home dressmaking had
But left out in the cold was the old-
fashioned dressmaker.
supply, costing no more than about kept in the refrigerator, and you
apannya day..
Some of the cabinet models now being shown are lined with pro-
Grace in Every Line
will find that it is equal to any that is served in the best hotels."
The inquiry was closed, and Sir Hubert Llewellyn Smith intimate i that the Committee would report to the Board of Trade.
Pamela
is now showing a choice selection of SMART HAND BAGS
of the latest designs, in all shades to match dresses.
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Mary Dorap left; appears in a striking coat of wide broadcloth with black and white galyek trimming. Another of the scason's smart sports outfits most appropriate for yachting is worn. by Josephine Dunn, right. This consists of a bor plented white Jersey skirt worn by 6 sleeveleer jumper and navy blue double
breasted coat. A piquant white angora beret completes the chic ensemble
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a bow in frost, matching that at the front of the skirt.
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